Therapist - Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

Description

Therapist - Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS)

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

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, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. 

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

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) …

A clinician in the Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services (IICAPS) program plays a critical role in providing comprehensive mental health care to children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral issues. The primary objective of the clinician is to deliver individualized, evidence-based therapeutic interventions directly in the client’s home, supporting both the child and their family.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide home-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to children and families.
• Deliver comprehensive mental health services to children, parents, and families in various settings.
• Maintain client records.
• Serve as liaison with outside agencies and referral services.
• Coordinate team services to comply with recovery plans.
• Demonstrate innovative problem-solving, crisis intervention, and management skills.
• Collaborate within a team to offer interventions including therapy, crisis response, consultation, advocacy, and linkages.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure adherence to IICAPS credentialing requirements. 
• Collaborate closely with the IICAPS Team Leader.
• Conduct evaluations and assist in formulating recovery goals and strategies for families and teams. Provide treatment in various settings such as homes, communities, and schools.
• Offer therapeutic interventions including child therapy, parent guidance, couple therapy, family therapy, crisis response, school consultation, case management, advocacy, and service delivery, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Maintain clinical records in the IICAPS BMS and CCGC's Credible web-based electronic health record. 
• Meet documentation deadlines. 
• Participate in supervision and case presentations. 
• Interface with CCGC medication prescribers and families. 
• Contribute to special projects such as consultation, prevention programs, and community education, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or a related clinical field.
• Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW) preferred. LCSW and LMHC will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family psychosocial assessments and treatment.
• Demonstrate expertise in assessment, crisis intervention, and child and family therapy, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Have a solid commitment to your work and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Be credentialed to provide diagnostic and treatment services to children 0-18 and their families under a Licensed Clinician's supervision.

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

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

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.