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Behavioral Health - LICSW PACE Organization of Rhode Island - 4.5 Riverside, RI Job Details Full-time $34 - $37 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master's degree in social work Master of Social Work LICSW Teamwork Individual therapy Working with geriatric patients Working with seniors Master's degree

Driver's License Social Work Full Job Description Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate, licensed professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? We are seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist to join our PACE-RI team. In this highly collaborative role, you will be a vital part of our mission, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for our program participants. Reporting directly to the Social Work & Behavioral Health Manager, you will use your master's-level clinical expertise to champion mental wellness, ensuring our participants receive the comprehensive, empathetic care they deserve while aging with dignity. Your day-to-day will be dynamic, rewarding, and deeply impactful as you work hand-in-hand with our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). You will evaluate referrals, develop tailored treatment plans, and guide participants through individual or group counseling to build effective coping strategies. Beyond direct therapy, you will serve as a behavioral health thought leader for our staff—providing education, evaluating program effectiveness, identifying caregiver support needs, and jumping in for crisis intervention when necessary. Whether you are connecting families with vital community resources, documenting progress in our electronic health records, or traveling between PACE-RI sites and community settings, your clinical insights will directly shape our shared goals of care. To thrive in this role, you will need a Master of Social Work degree, an active Rhode Island LICSW license, and a genuine passion for geriatric mental health. We are looking for someone with at least five years of direct service experience—including one to two years in a medical or geriatric setting—plus a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based travel. If you have excellent clinical judgment, can navigate complex situations with a steady and supportive hand, and are ready to bring your warmth and professionalism to a team that truly values your expertise, we would love to hear from you! Full job description available on our website at www.pace-ri.org /careers/ Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or submit their cover letter and resume via email to . About the

PACE Organization of Rhode Island:

With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home, the PACE Organization of Rhode Island provides Community-Based Health Care and Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every person. PACE-RI is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job successfully.

Benefits:

PACE-RI offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 3% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).

Pay:

$34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your hourly salary expectation?

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

LICSW (Required)

Work Location:

In person