Emergency Service Clinician

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and community-based risk assessments, stabilization, and counseling for individuals and families experiencing acute behavioral health crises
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy services that address immediate clinical needs while supporting stabilization and safety planning
• Provide integrated emergency behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, opioid triage, harm reduction, and outreach
• Determine the need for higher levels of care, including hospitalization, by applying clinical judgment, regulatory standards, and risk mitigation protocols

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and same-day access intakes across behavioral health sites to determine level of care, treatment needs, and referral pathways
• Triage crisis calls and referrals from individuals, families, law enforcement, schools, and community agencies to ensure timely face-to-face clinical response
• Participate in multidisciplinary team communication, consultation, and case review to support clinical decision-making and quality outcomes
• Coordinate care delivery to ensure seamless transitions and service continuity across EBCAP's behavioral health system

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines in accordance with EBCAP standards
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, licensing, and accreditation standards, including Rhode Island Department of Health requirements
• Engage in supervision and quality assurance processes by communicating significant clinical information during scheduled and ad hoc supervision sessions
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives through program evaluation and service enhancement activities

• Represent EBCAP at community education, outreach, and awareness events to strengthen partnerships and promote access to emergency behavioral health services
• Participate in organizational committees, workgroups, and cross-program initiatives to support agency-wide objectives

Qualifications

• Licensure: Licensed for independent clinical practice in Rhode Island (LICSW, LMHC, PhD, or equivalent) as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health
• Experience: 3–7 years of post-graduate clinical experience providing crisis intervention and emergency behavioral health services
• Clinical Skills: Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments, crisis stabilization, and short-term therapeutic interventions
• Transportation: Valid driver's license and active automobile insurance for required community-based travel

• Clinical Judgment: Sound decision-making under high-pressure and time-sensitive conditions
• Communication: Clear and effective engagement with clients, families, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners
• Trauma-Informed Care: Application of trauma-informed and person-centered approaches to crisis intervention
• Accountability: Responsibility for clinical outcomes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Collaboration: Effective coordination across programs to ensure service continuity

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• Experience providing emergency services in community-based or integrated behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with crisis response systems, law enforcement collaboration, and hospital diversion models

Who Thrives in This Role

• Remains calm and focused when responding to high-acuity crisis situations
• Makes sound clinical decisions quickly while maintaining therapeutic presence
• Values community-based intervention and is comfortable working outside traditional office settings
• Sees crisis moments as opportunities for meaningful intervention and connection
• Collaborates naturally with law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and community partners
• Balances regulatory compliance with compassionate, person-centered care
• Finds purpose in being the first clinical contact for people in their most vulnerable moments

Physical Requirements

Benefits

• Subsidized medical insurance (BCBSRI)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Supplemental vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Competitive salary (see wage band)
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance

• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based services

Why Join EBCAP?