School Based Therapist

Job Type


Full-time

Description

School Based Therapist

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 annually

Location: Middletown, RI

Schedule: Full Time/ 37.5 hours/week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer...

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year

• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year

• Separate paid personal days

• Separate paid sick time

• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Company-paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.


WHO WE ARE...

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.


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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.


Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.


Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.


Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) ...

This position will provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents. Collaborating with school personnel in four school districts in Newport County, services are provided in a school-based setting during the academic year, and in the office when school is not in session.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide group, individual and family therapy.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going reassessments.
• Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff.
• Complete all agency documentation utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
• Participate in crisis response services as part of a clinical team.
• Risk assessment for individuals who present in crisis.
• Crisis intervention, stabilization, and counseling.
• Assessment for emergency hospitalization.
• Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies; provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
• Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage, and Family Therapy or other related social services field.
• Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW, LMHC, PhD) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:


Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.


Salary Description


$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually