Caitlin A. Gomes
Cumberland
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and behavioral health leader with over 15 years of experience spanning crisis response, law enforcement collaboration, correctional behavioral health, and statewide program development. Demonstrated expertise in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) implementation, cross-system partnership building, policy advancement, and clinical leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives that strengthen crisis response systems, improve interagency coordination, and reduce harm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
CIT Rhode Island
04.2025 - Current
- Provide statewide leadership and strategic oversight for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Rhode Island.
- Direct program operations, sustainability planning, and stakeholder engagement across multiple systems.
- Partner with law enforcement agencies, behavioral health providers, state agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen Rhode Island’s crisis response infrastructure.
- Oversee training strategy, curriculum development, and implementation of evidence-informed crisis response practices.
- Manage contracts, performance metrics, and program evaluation activities.
- Lead policy development and system-level improvement efforts to enhance crisis outcomes and reduce harm.
Emergency Services Clinician (Per Diem)
The Providence Center – Providence Police After-Hours
06.2016 - 01.2026
- Conducted psychiatric evaluations for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises.
- Coordinated with medical providers and community agencies to determine appropriate clinical dispositions.
- Managed after-hours crisis response phone support and referral coordination.
Mental Health Coordinator – CIT Team
Thundermist Health Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered crisis response and mental health trainings to first responders.
- Engaged community stakeholders to advance collaboration and best practices within the crisis system.
- Advocated for procedural and policy enhancements to improve crisis response outcomes.
Co-Responder (Part-Time)
The Providence Center – Warwick Police Department
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Conducted community-based crisis mental health evaluations in partnership with law enforcement.
- Provided on-scene de-escalation and immediate clinical intervention.
- Coordinated follow-up care, referrals, and emergency placements.
- Maintained documentation and reporting for law enforcement and agency leadership.
Clinical Therapist –Hope Initiative
The Providence Center
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided crisis intervention and facilitated detoxification and hospital placements for individuals with substance use disorders.
- Delivered community-based Narcan trainings to individuals and families.
- Provided ongoing support to individuals and families impacted by substance use.
Clinical Therapist – Residential Treatment Unit (High Security)
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Facilitated therapeutic groups for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Conducted clinical assessments and developed treatment recommendations within a multidisciplinary team model.
Lead Clinician – Maximum & High Security Units
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
09.2011 - 07.2018
- Contributed to development and implementation of correctional treatment programming.
- Supervised staff and ensured program quality and compliance.
- Conducted intake assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy across multiple security levels.
Substance Abuse Clinician
Spectrum Health Systems – RI Department of Corrections
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Conducted intake assessments and level-of-care determinations.
- Provided individual and group counseling services in correctional settings.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2016
Certificate of Graduate Studies - Co-Occurring Disorders
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Dependency & Addiction Studies
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2010
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – State of Rhode Island, 2024
- Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – State of Rhode Island 2016
Timeline
Program Director
CIT Rhode Island
04.2025 - Current
Mental Health Coordinator – CIT Team
Thundermist Health Center
02.2024 - 06.2024
Co-Responder (Part-Time)
The Providence Center – Warwick Police Department
09.2020 - 06.2024
Clinical Therapist –Hope Initiative
The Providence Center
04.2019 - 09.2020
Clinical Therapist – Residential Treatment Unit (High Security)
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
07.2018 - 04.2019
Emergency Services Clinician (Per Diem)
The Providence Center – Providence Police After-Hours
06.2016 - 01.2026
Lead Clinician – Maximum & High Security Units
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
09.2011 - 07.2018
Substance Abuse Clinician
Spectrum Health Systems – RI Department of Corrections
05.2010 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rhode Island College
Certificate of Graduate Studies - Co-Occurring Disorders
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Dependency & Addiction Studies
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rhode Island College