Licensed Clinical Therapist

SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Directors for TMH Consult Service and Brown University Health Recovery Center, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills in order to assist patients and their families and the resolution of personal and environmental problems, attributable to mental or physical illness, which prevents them from achieving her highest level of psychosocial functioning.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine stage of change regarding substance use and appropriate level of care Collaborate with the primary care team for behavioral health expertise and guidance on viable treatment options, MOUD initiation, and provide resources at discharge Provide education to patients and loved ones regarding impact of substance use on patient's health to aid in increasing motivation to change. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team to formulate comprehensive care planning for patients presenting with substance use disorders and at times with co-morbid psychiatric stressors and respond to crisis intervention needs of patients. This may involve referral to community agencies and obtaining resources for those patients who require a higher level of care. Arrange referrals for patients presenting with acuity needs higher than outpatient level of care. Develops treatment plans, provides clinical intervention, utilizing individual and group treatment modalities, and analyzes course and results of treatment. As relevant to clinical assignment, remains current on available community resources, and accesses them as needed. Offer flexible walk-in hours to offer patients rapid access to treatment. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate groups that are based in Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Relapse prevention, Motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy/mindfulness-based interventions ;color:#0070C0 Collaborate and coordinate with Psych CL colleagues regarding shared cases; provide additional assessments and assistance with referralsas indicated ;color:#0070C0 Participates in the development of the addiction service programs across Brown University Health ;color:#0070C0 Provide educational opportunities and related support to MSW interns during their academic year; collaborate with learner's educational facility and complete associated tasks. Contribute and facilitate education to Addiction Medicine Fellows, Residents and Medical Students through case discussions and modeling color:#0070C0 Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational activities. May attend training for specific areas of clinical responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Master's degree in Social Work and licensed through the RI Department of Health as a LICSW. And/or LCDP. (Licensed Chemical Dependencyb font-size: 11pt Professional) font-size:
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psychotherapy, both individual and family.
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patients served in assigned area of responsibility including general medical population
with behavioral health needs.
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treatment plans, initiate therapy and evaluate results. Ability to effectively
interact with patients, families, medical staff and outside agencies in
providing services.
EXPERIENCE:
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counseling and addiction treatment.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to program
manager or his designee, where clarification of departmental policies and
procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
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Pay Range:

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes