Behavioral Health Clinician - Addiction and Recovery

Behavioral Health Clinician

About the Role

Are you a licensed clinician who’s passionate about supporting adults in recovery from substance use disorders? Thundermist Health Center is looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team. You’ll carry a caseload of adults ages 18 and older who are receiving or seeking MAT services - conducting screenings, developing treatment plans, providing substance abuse counseling, and partnering closely with primary care physicians and Suboxone-waivered providers. Your patients may include moderate to high-risk adults with complex chronic conditions, poly-substance use disorders, and pregnant individuals. If you’re comfortable working with this population and motivated by Thundermist’s mission to deliver compassionate, community-based care, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

Conduct patient screenings using standardized tools and perform behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning

Formulate individualized treatment plans based on assessments and provide substance abuse counseling and brief treatments

Provide clinical and consultative treatment services that are strength-based and client-centered

Conduct brief interventions or refer to Thundermist’s Integrated Behavioral Health department or community treatment providers as appropriate

Respond to crises, assess need, formulate disposition, and implement appropriate care

Collaboration & Coordination

Work in close partnership with primary care physicians, Suboxone-waivered providers, and the MAT/OBAT team

Coordinate with clinical providers, social service providers, and care coordinators to support whole-person care

Participate in professional activities including continuing education, clinical conferences, and community group engagement

Documentation & Compliance

Document all aspects of screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referral in the EHR (eClinicalWorks)

Complete all required documentation for treatment planning, billing, and licensure within required timeframes

Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations

What We’re Looking For

You’re a clinician who meets patients where they are - without judgment, with skill, and with genuine investment in their recovery. You’re comfortable navigating complex presentations, collaborating with medical providers, and working in a fast-paced primary care environment. You bring clinical rigor and human warmth in equal measure.

Master’s degree (MA, MFT, or MSW) required

Eligible for Rhode Island state licensure: LICSW, LMFT, or LMHC

Knowledge and ability to independently carry out behavioral health screening, diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, and treatment or referral

Strong knowledge of medical terminology and Medication Assisted Treatment

Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, and internal and external staff

A genuine commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care for diverse and underserved populations, with an authentic passion for health equity and community health

Preferred:

Previous experience in a primary care setting, ideally in an FQHC

Experience treating patients diagnosed with substance use disorders or addictions

Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish

Schedule & Locations

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, based at a Thundermist location. Your schedule includes clinical supervision (if needed), a weekly Behavioral Health team meeting, a 30-minute lunch, and dedicated administration time.

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

Onsite at a Thundermist location in an ambulatory clinical setting

Moderate physical activity: walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting

Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other biohazardous materials requiring universal standard precautions

Our Values

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.

Ready to join a team that truly cares?

Apply today.

Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.