Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician-1
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Job Description
Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician
We can consider LICSW, LMHC or MHC
- Are you LICSW or LMHC looking to expand your skills by working in primary care?
- Do you enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in a clinical model that is short-term, evidence-based and fast-paced?
- Do you want to provide services at the front line where patients first get their care?
Providence Community Health Centers provides affordable, quality, primary health care to meet the community’s medical needs. If working in a community health setting is your passion, send us your resume and let’s talk about becoming an integral member of our primary care team.
Summary
The Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician is embedded within the primary care team in the clinic. This person works directly with the team to assess individuals with behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues, and to provide brief treatment services within the clinical setting. Integrated Behavioral Health Clinicians expand the team’s ability to treat persons with chronic medical issues that are complicated by lifestyle factors.
Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications
- Masters or Doctorate in social work from an accredited college or university
- Ideal candidate will have experience or internship in a medical setting that supports a primary care integration model
- Commitment to working in community health with the challenges of high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Experience in providing managed care patient services.
- Proven writing skills to document medical record and submit documentation
- Strong/demonstrated communication skills, written and verbal, required
- Ability to multi-task, and manage concurrent situations
- Previous experience with EHR helpful
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Knowledge and experience in information privacy/security laws, access, and release of information.
- Ability to successfully complete and pass a background check
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Full-time 40-hour schedule (part-time may be available)
PCHC values diversity and is an EOE M/W/V/D
Key Responsibilities
The clinician works within a primary care team to assess patients with behavioral health or substance abuse issues. They provide brief, evidence-based treatment services to support patients with chronic medical conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctorate in social work and possess relevant clinical experience in a medical or primary care setting. Strong communication skills, CPR certification, and knowledge of HIPAA regulations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 48% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $65k–$84k)300 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Rhode Island index 102.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Rhode Island | 52 active | 7,883 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 48% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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