IOP Social Worker
About The Position
Freedom Behavioral IOP in Magnolia, Mississippi, is seeking a full-time therapist for its Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program. The Therapist provides therapeutic services to older adults in an outpatient setting, including group, individual, and family therapy; assessments; individualized treatment planning; and timely, compliant documentation. The role promotes patients’ mental and emotional well-being through structured therapeutic interventions and collaboration with the care team. The position includes conducting up to three group therapy sessions per day, each lasting one hour, with groups of up to 10 patients. Patients arrive at 8:30 AM, and groups begin promptly at 9:00 AM. The work is primarily in an outpatient clinical setting, and hours may be flexible depending on program needs.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Current state licensure as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of age-specific issues, therapeutic modalities, and community resources for older adults.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in geriatric behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate evidence-based group therapy for geriatric patients addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, and adjustment disorders.
- Provide individual and family counseling as indicated in treatment plans.
- Complete psychosocial assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team planning.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with patients, families, and the care team.
- Document services in the electronic health record accurately and promptly, following facility policies, state regulations, and payer requirements.
- Participate in daily or weekly treatment team meetings and share patient progress updates and recommendations.
- Coordinate care with internal staff and external providers, including primary care providers, specialists, and community agencies.
- Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up services as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as appropriate.
- Support quality improvement and compliance efforts.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow ethical standards of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
