Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician at The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. – Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Community Health Centers provides affordable, quality, primary health care to meet the community’s medical needs. If working in a community health setting is your passion, send us your resume for an immediate interview.

Summary:

The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician is embedded within the primary care team in the clinic. This person works directly with the team to assess individuals with behavioral health and /or substance abuse issues, and to provide brief treatment services within the clinical setting. Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians expand the team’s ability to treat persons with chronic medical issues that are complicated by lifestyle factors.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate in social work from an accredited college or university
• Licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of Rhode Island (LICSW)
• Requires previous experience or internship in a medical setting which supports a primary care integration model
• Commitment to work in community health with the challenges of a high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population required.
• CPR, certification required.
• Bicultural (Spanish) skills and bilingual experience preferred
• Experience in providing managed care patient services. Commitment to work in community health with the challenges of a high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population helpful
• Proven writing skills to document in medical record and submit documentation
• Strong/demonstrated communication skills, written and verbal, required
• Ability to multi-task, and manage concurrent situations
• Previous experience with EHR helpful
• Maintain clinical production of at least 10 visits per 7 hour session
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Knowledge and experience in information privacy/security laws, access and release of information.
• Ability to successfully complete and pass background/lifelinks
• Access to reliable transportation.

PCHC values diversity and is an EOE M/W/V/D