A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
Emergency Services LICSW-Clinician Brown University Health - 3.6 East Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $67,724.80 - $111,716.80 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Working with pediatric populations Master's degree Working with children Master's degree in human services Pediatrics Adolescents Working with families Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Full Job Description Job ID:
JR-111194
Entity:
Bradley Hospital Location Name:
Bradley Hospital City, State:
East Providence, RI Work Type:
FULL TIME
Hours Per Week:
40
Shift:
Day Posted Date:
6/29/2026 SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Unit Chief, provides comprehensive clinical services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric and physical/environmental stressors using a full range of psychiatric therapeutic interventions, including evaluations, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy. This individual also reports to the Clinical Director of Social Work and Counseling regarding professional standards, regulatory and licensing requirements, credentials/privileges, and continuing education. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.
The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides emergency triage, evaluation, brief treatment, and clinical referrals to children, adolescents, and families through the Brown University Health Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergency Services (LPBHES) Department, a partnership between Bradley Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital & Gateway Healthcare. Provides urgent and emergency triage (either by phone, virtually, or in-person) and conducts clinical assessments across Brown University Health emergency service sites. This includes, but is not limited to, Bradley Access, Hasbro emergency department, and Gateway community sites. Additionally, our service is one that operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and employees may be required to work different shifts as service needs require. Consults with Gateway intake and Bradley patient registration staff as needed around the scheduling of patients for community evaluations. Manages the disposition of cases seen through the Kids'Link emergency service. Collaborates with other members of the Brown University Health PBHES Team. Manages crisis intervention with patients and families awaiting inpatient admissions or assessed as a candidate for intensive outpatient care as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. Complete all required documentation in a professional and timely manner, as assigned. Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families/guardians, regarding diagnosis, treatment interventions, and recommendations as relevant. Clinical case management as required to coordinate and collaborate in care with both the multidisciplinary team and community supports (schools, therapists, physicians, etc.) for assessment, communication, and aftercare planning. Participates in service-related meetings including but not limited to team meetings, rounds, clinical conferences, community meetings, staff meetings, and in-service. May participate in research or other specialized activities as arranged with supervisor. Attends Social Work and Counseling Department staff meetings and meets all related responsibilities. Demonstrates conduct which exemplifies the professional Code of Ethics. Attend supervision as required. May provide supervision of social work/counseling students, as assigned.
This entails:
Providing reliable, high-quality supervision of trainees, as assigned and appropriate. Participating in teaching of trainees, as assigned and appropriate. Maintaining active faculty status if it is appropriate/required for assigned trainees. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Masters' degree in any human services field required, such as social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology from an accredited graduate school.
QUALIFICATIONS
Current independent license from State of Rhode Island required (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT) Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Significant experience and/or training work with children, adolescents, and families. Pay Range $67,724.80 - $111,716.80 Location Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 Work Type Mon-Friday days. One evening shift till 11 PM Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
