Intake Clinician

Company: Newport County Community Mental Health Center
Location: Middletown
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: 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 WE OFFER… Excellent Health and Dental Insurance. Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly. Up to 11 Paid Holidays. Retirement program through Mutual of America. Additional supplemental insurance programs. Tuition reimbursement. Mileage reimbursement. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … This position is responsible for conducting intakes, providing some direct clinical services, and serving as both a consultant and peer to our multi-disciplinary team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provide initial diagnostic and psychosocial assessments and administer outcome measurement and risk assessment tools. Responsible for some administrative tasks including requesting insurance authorizations. Provide group, individual brief treatment, youth and family therapy as needed. Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered treatment/recovery plans. Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff as needed. Complete all agency documentation in a timely manner utilizing a collaborative documentation approach. Ability to respond to and provide crisis intervention and clinical risk assessment. Ability to assess the need for higher levels of care including partial hospital, crisis stabilization units and inpatient hospitalization. Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies; provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units. Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes. Requirements: WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU… Master’s degree in human services field or Licensure as a Registered Nurse 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 2 years of employment experience in community health, crisis stabilization unit, or inpatient psychiatric settings, or like field experience 2 or more years of experience collaborating with individuals with trauma and substance abuse issues. Credentialed or eligible to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional through the Department of BHDDH within 2 months of employment. Ability to diagnose using DSM 5 criteria. Has a knowledge base and can access all resources for hospitalization and crisis stabilization/hospital diversion. Caring and empathetic, with exceptional communication skills for interaction with a variety of individuals Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in an organized manner. Ability to work with clients who may exhibit unsafe, high-risk behaviors. Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to work sites throughout the area. 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.

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