Part-Time Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Chapel Hill, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Outpatient is seeking a Part-Time Therapist to join their team in Chapel Hill, NC. This role is dedicated to providing group therapy in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility. The therapist will facilitate two to three 50-minute groups each morning, Monday through Friday, using a DBT-informed curriculum. The ideal candidate is an engaging and confident facilitator who can adapt to unexpected needs and maintain therapeutic focus. This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and witness client growth.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology.
LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT or equivalent provisional licensure, in good standing, within the state of North Carolina.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start date.

Nice To Haves

Engaging and confident facilitator
Comfortable speaking in front of a group
Clear communication of clinical concepts
Ability to use appropriate humor and dynamic engagement strategies
Ability to think on their feet, get creative, and confidently adapt when unexpected needs arise.

Responsibilities

Facilitates three 50-minute group therapy sessions each morning, Monday through Friday, in accordance with the clinical program schedule, at both the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of care, as assigned based on program needs.
Facilitates DBT skills groups and other specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervises and/or co-leads groups with clinical interns, when appropriate.
Creates an engaging, welcoming, and therapeutically meaningful group environment that encourages participation and connection.
Communicates clinical concepts and skills clearly and effectively to groups with varying levels of clinical knowledge, engagement, and ability.
Maintains energy, focus, and therapeutic presence throughout group programming and uses effective facilitation skills to encourage participation and maintain appropriate group structure.
Completes group therapy notes, contact logs, and other reports in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines, as applicable to the position.
Completes all necessary documentation within prescribed format and timelines.
Ensures documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
Selects and applies appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet the clinical needs of the group.
Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and contributes to collaborative treatment planning and clinical decision-making.
Communicates client progress with referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.
Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner.
Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.