Program Therapist
About The Position
The Program Therapist provides therapeutic services to adolescents in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) through group, individual, and family therapy. The therapist works with a small interdisciplinary team and provides services ordered by a physician, while maintaining thorough, organized documentation in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The role emphasizes patient care, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. Responsibilities include completing psychosocial assessments, psychotherapy notes, and treatment plans; supporting evidence-based adolescent counseling and case management; coordinating appropriate discharge plans; participating in treatment team meetings and outcome studies; and representing the IOP program in the local community as directed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work, or a master’s degree in another counseling-related field.
- State-recognized license in social work or counseling, such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
- Must meet applicable state certification standards.
- CPR/BLS certification may be required based on site staffing needs; at least one staff member onsite must maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of clinical experience with adolescents is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide group, individual, and family therapy to adolescents in an intensive outpatient environment.
- Complete psychosocial assessments, group psychotherapy notes, and treatment plans accurately.
- Apply knowledge of mental health assessment, adolescent counseling, group therapy, and evidence-based practices.
- Provide adolescent case management and ensure an appropriate discharge plan is in place for each patient.
- Participate in outcome studies, including understanding test administration and reporting timelines.
- Participate in treatment team meetings with the medical director.
- Complete notes within prescribed timelines and comply with applicable regulations.
- Demonstrate understanding of community education activities and participate in customer service training related to community integration.
- Present the IOP program to the community as directed by the Administrator.
- Contribute to a cohesive team environment and the success of the program.
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Job Type
Full-time
