Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Rhode Island
Behavioral health technician jobs in Rhode Island concentrate in community mental health centers, residential treatment programs, and hospital-based behavioral units, with demand steady at entry through lead-technician levels. The largest hiring activity is in Providence, Woonsocket, and Cranston, where anchors like Rhode Island Hospital, Butler Hospital, and The Providence Center consistently post openings. Sub-specialties with the most consistent demand include substance use disorder support, autism spectrum services, and crisis stabilization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you passionate and committed to supporting children and youth who have lived in foster care or experienced adoption? Do you enjoy working as part of a Clinical Team of experts in the adoption field? Are you available after school hours to provide therapy to children and youth who have experienced trauma and need a safe space to explore their clinical needs? If so, this posting is for you!
Adoption Rhode Island is seeking a part-time, fee-for-service licensed Clinician to join our Behavioral Health & Wellness team as an independent contractor. This flexible role offers up to 12 hours per week and provides permanency-competent, trauma-informed individual, family, and group counseling to children, youth, young adults, and families connected to foster care, adoption, and other child welfare experiences.
The ideal candidate will value flexibility, bring strong clinical judgment and adoption-related experience, and be comfortable working independently while remaining connected to a collaborative team. Adoption Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and respectful care for the children, youth, young adults, families, and communities we serve.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry active caseload, providing permanency-competent, trauma-informed individual, family and group counseling in an office setting, utilizing evidence-based and evidence-informed service models.
- Assist in the ongoing development and implementation of program service delivery, including supportive activities for legacy foster and adoptive young adults that provide hope, normalcy, and an opportunity to connect with other Adoption Rhode Island and community-based offerings.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation/client records, including but not limited to releases and authorization forms, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and external reports.
- Actively participate in regularly scheduled individual supervision.
- Actively participate in monthly Behavioral Health & Wellness Team meetings.
- Attend agency staff meetings, and other agency forums, when available.
- Maintain client confidentiality and conduct self in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
- Assist the agency in assessing and providing effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices, preferred languages, mental and behavioral health literacy, and other communication needs.
- Promote coordination and collaboration of service delivery, both internally across agency programs and departments, as well as externally, with community partners and contractors.
- Contribute to and participate in agency community outreach activities, as well as additional support programming, as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a mental health discipline required
- Licensure, with corresponding liability coverage required
- At least five years of professional experience in the mental health, child welfare, or human services fields required
- Trauma-informed and permanency competence
Other Requirements
- Must pass Background Criminal Investigation (BCI) check
- Must pass Child Protection Services (CPS) background checks for RI as well as any additional states, per Adam Walsh Act of 2006.
- Compliance with I-9 verification
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Access to reliable transportation
- Specific to staff-owned vehicles, staff must demonstrate:
-Possession of valid driver’s license
-Maintenance of clean driving record
-Possession of valid and continuous auto insurance coverage that
meets the state’s minimum requirements
-Valid vehicle inspection sticker
- Hold an active license with the RI Department of health (RIDOH)
- Additional requirements, as outlined by service contracts, if applicable
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of (1) sitting at a desk/meeting table and (2) working on a computer.
- Ability to self-transport to client and agency-related meetings and work within the RI community
- U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) of strength level category: Sedentary to Light work
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable staff to perform the essential duties.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs across Rhode Island.
- High school diploma or GED recognized by Rhode Island Department of Education required
- CPR and first aid certification current and maintained throughout employment
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health or substance use disorders preferred
- Ability to pass a Rhode Island criminal background check and DCF clearance
- Familiarity with behavioral intervention techniques such as CPI or equivalent training
- Valid Rhode Island driver's license for community-based and transport duties
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health technician in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island does not require a state-issued license specifically for behavioral health technicians, so most employers set their own minimum requirements. The typical path is a high school diploma, completion of a behavioral health technician training program or relevant coursework in psychology or human services, and an employer-provided orientation. Obtaining a nationally recognized credential and completing CPR training before applying gives candidates a strong edge with Rhode Island hiring managers.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Rhode Island?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health technicians in Rhode Island include Brown University Health, Thundermist Health Center, and Zinnia Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Rhode Island's dense network of community mental health organizations and hospital systems means hiring is fairly consistent throughout the year rather than seasonal.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most behavioral health technician jobs?
Providence, East Providence, and West Warwick have the most behavioral health technician openings in Rhode Island. Providence leads because it is home to major anchors like Butler Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and The Providence Center, while Woonsocket and Cranston draw openings from regional residential programs and community health centers that serve those surrounding communities.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're rare. Behavioral health technician work is largely hands-on, involving direct client observation, crisis response, and in-person therapeutic support. About 0% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth-support, documentation, or care-coordination tasks rather than direct clinical contact.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health technician in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a direct support professional or mental health associate role at a Rhode Island community provider, since those positions are structured for candidates without prior clinical experience. Organizations like The Providence Center and Thundermist Health Center regularly hire entry-level staff and provide on-the-job training. Completing a certified behavioral health technician course and volunteering with a Rhode Island crisis line beforehand meaningfully strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current Rhode Island openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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