Group Therapist

Connections Wellness Group•Southlake, TX

3d•$63,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Therapist oversees the quality of care delivered to patients in Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). The role provides group psychotherapy and counseling to patients experiencing mental health and substance use disorders, facilitates psychoeducational and process groups, completes treatment plans and updates, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The therapist also helps develop and implement a holistic, evidence-based curriculum to reduce symptoms, build coping and life skills, and support patients’ long-term wellness. The role includes individual and group therapy, treatment and discharge planning, family counseling when therapeutically appropriate, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination with patients, families, referral sources, and clinical staff. The therapist must maintain accurate documentation and comply with confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, as well as applicable clinical regulations and laws. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position in Southlake, Texas, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Applicants must already hold a qualifying license. CPR certification and Avade training are required during orientation week. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to a national background check.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
Current, unencumbered clinical license appropriate to the state of practice: LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, or LCSW; applicants must already be licensed.
Prior experience working with adult groups dealing with psychiatric or general mental health challenges and trauma.
CPR certification.
Complete Avade training during orientation week.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and submit to a national background check.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, including oral and written communication.
Ability to analyze situations and data and recommend or implement actions to improve systems and processes.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to respond calmly and effectively in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients about psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
Participate actively in treatment planning.
Participate actively in discharge, transition, and after-care planning.
Provide family session counseling when therapeutically necessary to support communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
Support vital signs and urine drug screen (UDS) capture as needed.
Communicate with clients, families, and outside referral sources within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and document correspondence with patients and other stakeholders.
Collaborate and communicate consistently with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
Communicate treatment and length-of-stay issues to utilization review and support authorizations or denials as needed and requested.
Complete client paperwork accurately, fully, and on time.
Use crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, assist the team during crises, and help ensure patient safety.
Enact the code system according to company policy and training.
Complete accurate patient assessments using clinical skills and assist the care coordination department as requested.
Complete releases appropriately and follow confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of clinical regulations and state and federal laws.
Follow facility compliance, conduct, and other policies and procedures; treat patients, visitors, and coworkers with dignity and respect.
Help maintain a clean, safe, productive work environment and provide appropriate customer service while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Attend departmental and staff meetings as required and follow attendance and time-off procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.