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Thundermist Health Center
BH Clinician - Trans Health Access Team
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
$62,942 / year median in Rhode Island
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinician - Trans Health Access Team (THAT) About the Role Make a Difference Through Inclusive, Affirming Care At Thundermist Health Center, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Trans Health Access Team (THAT)—a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing affirming, integrated primary and behavioral healthcare for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse patients across the lifespan. This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about health equity and committed to supporting the unique behavioral health needs of the transgender community. As a valued member of the Trans Health Access Team, you will collaborate closely with primary care providers, nurses, medical assistants, and community partners to deliver patient-centered care using an informed consent model within an integrated healthcare setting. What You'll Do As a Behavioral Health Clinician, you will: Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, and individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Conduct behavioral health evaluations, including assessments supporting gender-affirming medical and surgical care. Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each patient's goals and strengths. Assess and respond to behavioral health crises, including suicide risk and safety concerns. Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate whole-person care. Connect patients with community resources and support services that promote wellness and recovery. Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record. Participate in team meetings, supervision, quality improvement initiatives, and other program activities. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work. Rhode Island Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligible and scheduled to sit for the LCSW examination. Demonstrated clinical experience working with transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Strong knowledge of gender-affirming care, behavioral health best practices, and community resources. Experience providing behavioral health services to patients across the lifespan, including children. Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using electronic health records is preferred. Reliable transportation with proof of Rhode Island minimum automobile insurance. Schedule & Locations Full-time (40 hours per week) Approximately 33 hours of direct clinical care and 7 hours of administrative time, meetings, and supervision Some evening hours required Participation in an on-call rotation a few times each year Benefits at Thundermist Health Center Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000) Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4% Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays Work Environment This position is performed at a Thundermist location Organization skills, neatness; knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice.