Licensed Therapist- IOP

UHS•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking an IOP coordinator to join our team at the IOP at Unity Point Health- Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to high functioning patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning for the Intensive Outpatient Program, IOP Coordinator also plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients. The Social Services Coordinator effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, clinical counseling, or equivalent required.
Active IA clinical license- LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or state equivalent required.
Minimum three years’ of experience in a similar position and/or industry

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessment, Plan of Action, and Plan of Action updates within established timeframe.
Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program
Conduct daily group therapy sessions. Conduct individual and/or family therapy session.
Collaborate with psychiatrist directing the group to ensure quality continuation of care and schedule weekly medication management
Obtain insurance benefit information, authorization for treatment and perform ongoing utilization reviews.
Provides comprehensive education, instructions, and/or advocacy information designed to assist the patient and significant others to identify secure needed health care follow-up
Provides referring physicians and/or psychotherapists with weekly updates of patient’s compliance with and progress in
Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information
Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families
Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community
Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding Horizon’s confidentiality policies and procedures
Assesses social services program and patient progress; communicating results and trends to the Program Director and treatment team
Conducts individual, family, and group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
Develops, implements and participates in a 24-hour call process to handle emergency situations
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
Other duties as assigned