THERAPIST Outpatient Therapist (Master's Degree required) LCSW/LPC/LPCC/CSW
About The Position
The Outpatient Therapist provides group and individual therapy to clients in an outpatient setting. The role has primary responsibility for treatment and discharge planning and interfaces with community agencies and referral sources throughout each client’s course of treatment. As the PHP/IOP Therapist, this position oversees social work functions for acute patients, including psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, active treatment, and discharge planning. Cedar Springs Hospital provides behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with mental illness or substance abuse. Its treatment approach includes individually tailored programs and multidisciplinary care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a counseling-related field or MSW.
- LCSW, LPCC, LPC, or CSW; licensed or seeking licensure in the State of Colorado.
- One year of clinical experience working with adults.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of personal computers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and complete required paperwork according to established protocols and regulatory agency requirements.
- Ability to maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with clients and families.
- Ability to act professionally in high-stress situations.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; perform a full range of body motion, including handling and physical restraint of patients; perform CPR and first aid; and drive a vehicle if necessary.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, speak, read, and write, and meet the vision, hearing, and emotional stability requirements needed to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Provide group and individual therapy to clients in an outpatient setting.
- Lead treatment and discharge planning.
- Interface with community agencies and referral sources throughout clients’ treatment.
- Oversee social work functions for acute patients in PHP/IOP, including psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, active treatment, and discharge planning.
- Complete required clinical paperwork according to established protocols and regulatory agency requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and families.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Education/tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
