Licensed Clinical Therapist

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Directors for TMH Consult Service and Brown University Health Recovery Center, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychosocial problems, applying individual clinical social work skills to assist patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental problems attributable to mental or physical illness. Brown University Health employees are expected to role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in all interactions.

Core Success Factors include Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments to determine the stage of change regarding substance use and appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with the primary care team to provide behavioral health expertise, guidance on treatment options, MOUD initiation, and discharge resources.
• Educate patients and loved ones about the impact of substance use on health to increase motivation to change.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning for patients with substance use disorders, sometimes with comorbid psychiatric stressors, and respond to crisis intervention needs.
• Refer patients to community agencies or higher levels of care as needed.
• Arrange referrals for patients whose acuity exceeds outpatient care.
• Develop treatment plans and provide individual and group interventions, analyzing course and results.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and access them as required.
• Offer flexible walk‑in hours for rapid access to treatment.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate groups focused on cognitive‑behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy/mindfulness‑based interventions.
• Collaborate with psychosocial colleagues on shared cases, providing additional assessments and referral assistance.
• Participate in the development of addiction service programs across Brown University Health.
• Provide educational support to MSW interns, collaborating with educational facilities and completing associated tasks.
• Contribute to education of Addiction Medicine Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students through case discussions and modeling.
• Maintain and enhance professional expertise through appropriate educational activities, including attending training for specific clinical responsibilities.

• Master’s degree in Social Work and licensure through the RI Department of Health as a LICSW and/or LCDP.
• Eligibility for credentialing to provide independent psychotherapy (individual and family).
• Training and experience to address the needs of patients within a general medical population with behavioral health needs.
• Analytical and therapeutic skills to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, initiate therapy, and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and outside agencies.
• At least one year of clinical experience in general mental health counseling and addiction treatment.
• Perform independent work within department policies, referring complex problems to the program manager as needed.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group – 167 Point Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily

Hours:

8 hours

Driving

Required:

Yes

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.