PT Evening IOP Therapist ( Group Facilitator)

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Mclean, VA

5d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Evening IOP Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy for clients in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility. The therapist assesses clients’ therapeutic needs, develops appropriate treatment plans, facilitates therapy sessions, and collaborates with clients, team members, external clinical partners, and families as appropriate to coordinate care throughout treatment. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in McLean, Virginia. The role maintains working relationships with clinical, admissions, and leadership teams, as well as clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors. The therapist supports client-centered care and clinical excellence while complying with facility, state, accrediting, quality, and payer requirements. Candidates must have a master’s degree and either hold a professional license through the Department of Health Professions Board as a Licensed Clinician (such as LCSW or LPC) or be eligible to obtain one within one year of hire. The position requires at least one year of professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and at least two years working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis. A current CPR and First Aid certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of the start date. TB testing, criminal background clearance, and other mandatory state or federal clearances are also required.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Hold a professional license through the Department of Health Professions Board as a Licensed Clinician (e.g., LCSW or LPC), or be eligible to obtain one within one year of hire.
At least one year of professional experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
At least two years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Clearance of a TB test, criminal background check, and other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of the start date.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners; sit or remain stationary for extended periods; move throughout the building; speak and hear.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral healthcare experience with clients who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis.
Comprehensive clinical skills in individual, group, and family therapy are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group, family, and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in compliance with applicable requirements and guidelines.
Complete documentation in the required format and within prescribed timelines, ensuring it reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervise or co-lead groups with clinical interns when appropriate.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, and set limits and boundaries kindly and firmly.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other team members as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicate client progress to referral sources, families, parents, or guardians as appropriate.
Interact respectfully and professionally with clients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and families.
Attend and complete required trainings, follow company and facility policies, and complete other assigned duties.