Clinical Therapist Community - Providence Police Per Diem

Community Clinical Therapist or RN Providence Police Per Diem

Department: TPC-Acute Care Services Site.

Operating Unit The Providence Center

Location: Providence, RI

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Community Clinical Therapist or RN Providence Police Per Diem will support and maintain a relationship with Providence fire and police Chiefs by performing a range of clinical and administrative functions under the direction of the Supervisor.

Provide triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

Work closely with and provide education and training to pre-trial services, community agencies, the police department, the fire department and other first responders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide and coordinate with fire, police and first responders for the provision of triage and assessment services for individuals in the community experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
• Identify and develop diversion opportunities and/or hospitalization for identified persons.
• Work closely with TPC Acute Care Programs – Emergency Services, Engagement and Diversion, Crisis Stabilization Unit and other teams as appropriate to coordinate care and services.
• Facilitate collaborative relationships with the police department, the fire department and other first responders.
• Serve as a community liaison for Community Diversion with community agencies.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop a communication plan to promote and market the Community Diversion program.
• Represent the Community Diversion program in both internal and external meetings for the organization.
• Organize and support the team’s daily delivery of service.
• Treat consumers with respect; promote their dignity, accept their values and lifestyles and maintain their confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.
• Perform record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other Center requirements.
• Complete required assessment, hospitalization and emergency certification forms, progress notes and discharge forms.
• Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Human Services field or active RN.
• QMHP eligibility required.
• Two years relevant experience in direct care with the psychiatrically disabled population and/or in a similar social service agency.
• Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

EEO Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.