Director of Student Health and Wellness, South County Academy

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
South County Academy
Exeter, RI 02822
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: 401-492-7583

Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org

Job Description

Position Summary: Participate as a leader and active team member to support the behavioral health of clients accessing services at South County Academy referred by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Responsible for clinical oversight of both education and residential programming, including the implementation of Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) and other evidence-based practices. Supports a trauma-informed, client- and family-centered philosophy of care. Supervise clinicians, case managers, and support specialists. Performs crisis assessments, brief treatment, and consultation, and manages evidence-based models of treatment. Participates in on-call emergency services. Conducts clinical training and maintains a caseload as necessary.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in human services (psychology, social work, marriage/family, etc.) required
Required to be independently licensed in Rhode Island as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor
Previous supervisory experience
Proficiency in professional writing
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Flexible schedule with some evenings
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.


Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary




We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.


Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.


FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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Positions Available

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Application Period

Tuesday, June 02, 2026 through Sunday, August 02, 2026