Therapist: PHP/IOP

Rogers Behavioral Health•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Therapist leads collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social services interventions for patients on their caseload and their support systems. Using empirically supported approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy, the Therapist supports stabilization and recovery for people with mental and behavioral health concerns. The role creates a safe, supportive environment in which patients can understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The Therapist works in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. Other duties may be assigned by the manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives. The Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy; assesses patient needs; develops and helps implement individualized treatment plans; offers counseling, education, and support; and documents patient progress within required timeframes. The role coordinates care with internal and external professionals, follows ethical and confidentiality requirements, reports suspected abuse or neglect as required by law and policy, and contributes to patient and facility safety. The Therapist is also expected to collaborate across departments, communicate accurately and assertively, respond productively to feedback, accommodate staffing or scheduling changes when patient care requires, and participate in clinical and system-wide improvement activities. The position requires maintaining knowledge of relevant processes and regulatory requirements, pursuing continuing education, and attending required training and in-services. Residential program roles require a current, active driver's license in good standing; this is preferred for other levels of care. A Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field and healthcare/psychiatric experience are preferred. At minimum, an applicable in-training license is required. Substance-use credentials and a state-applicable specialty authorization are required when working in a program that requires them.

Requirements

At minimum, hold an in-training credential such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW), or an equivalent credential in the state of practice.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior.
For programs requiring substance-use credentialing, hold a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC in Wisconsin, or the applicable substance-use specialty authorization for the state of hire.
For residential programs, hold a current, active driver's license and be in good standing; preferred for all levels of care.
Obtain American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire and complete recertification every two years.
Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer and annual recertification.
Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Meet educational requirements and related obligations for the license and regulatory requirements governing the program or unit.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
Experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting.
Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training; required for residential inpatient programs and preferred for all levels of care.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to patient needs and goals.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
Develop individualized treatment plans and guide implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve well-being, including support in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance-use conditions, self-care strategies, treatment options, and aftercare plans.
Document therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions, completing documentation within required timeframes.
Collaborate with internal and external treatment professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care.
Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with applicable law and System policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally and demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across departments.
Communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively to support personal and professional development.
Support staffing and scheduling assignment changes when required by program and patient-care needs.
Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, and work groups that support continuous improvement, as assigned.
Comply with Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory requirements and provide for patient and facility safety.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education.
Complete required training, certifications, and in-services and meet educational obligations associated with program or unit licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned.