Respite Clinician- Temporary 10911

Riverside Community Care

We make a difference - in your community and in your career.

Respite Clinician - Temporary - 6 months

The Respite Clinician is primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments inclusive of the use of standardized assessment tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management/safety planning, psychoeducation, discharge planning, and care coordination. The Respite Clinician develops and facilitates groups for site-based clients and may provide community-based support for Mobile Respite clients within community settings.

In this exciting role, the Clinician will:

provide direct clinical services to clients in the respite program (individual and group treatment, family meetings, treatment team meetings)

complete clinical documentation (intakes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)

complete concurrent reviews with insurance companies, case management and discharge planning

provide clinical guidance and consultation to Milieu counselors, LPNs and Certified Peer Specialists/Recovery Coaches

The Respite Clinician is expected to have a sound understanding of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Mental illness, substance use and co-occurring disorders and clinical interventions to appropriately support persons served.

Schedule: 40 hours, working Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm OR 9am - 5pm

Temporary - 6 month position

Payrate:

Unlicensed Clinician - $35.70/hourly

Independent Licensure - $38.25/hourly

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care

Eleven paid holidays

Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time

Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan

Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring

Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events

Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Required Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

Intermediate computer fluency including Microsoft Office required

Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Required Experience

Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or related field (clinical degree that provides a path to independent licensure)

Experience running groups preferred

Experience with substance use, mental illness and co-occurring clients and treatment strategies preferred

Clinical experience with adults and knowledge of the adult system of care

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.

For immediate consideration please visit www.riversidecc.org/careers and submit your resume today!