BH Link Masters Level Clinician (Per Diem)

The BH Link is searching for enthusiastic clinicians and counselors who are looking to make a positive impact in the Rhode Island community! The BH Link provides an innovative 24/7 alternative to the emergency room for adults around RI who are in need of behavioral health crisis assessment and referral services. The role of the Masters-Level Clinician is to engage clients in clinical assessment and to assist in securing referrals by coordinating care with other local agencies and programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Available to cover clinical program needs on a regular or on-call basis.
• Help to assist all clients in navigating their current crisis and the behavioral healthcare system through consultation, assessment, and referral.
• Conduct mental status exam and client-centered clinical assessment.
• Determine appropriate diagnoses based on DSM-5.
• Apply proficiency with ASAM criteria to secure insurance authorizations on behalf of clients served.
• Engage in coordination of care to facilitate treatment and recovery connections on behalf of service recipients.
• Provide client centered referrals while also screening and assessing for risk factors that may impact the safety of the client or those around them.
• Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment (provided free of charge by CCA).
• Actively engage in solutions-focused referral processes that emphasize the least restrictive level of care possible.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the BH Link program.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and care coordination with other behavioral healthcare providers.

Desired Skills:

• Able to quickly and effectively develop positive rapport with clients and other professionals.
• Excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Able to apply learned verbal de-escalation techniques with clients in crisis.
• Works well in a team setting and communicates effectively with other professionals.
• Proactive and engaged when working with clients and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Multilingual professionals are encouraged to apply (and reimbursed accordingly).

Experience and Education:

• LCDP or master's degree in counseling or related human services field required.
• LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health and crisis level of care preferred.
• QMHP training required after entry for masters-level applicants.