Therapist: PHP/IOP

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Therapist leads collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social service interventions for patients on their caseload and their support systems. The role uses empirically supported techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy, to support stabilization and recovery for people with mental and behavioral health concerns. Therapists provide a safe, supportive environment in which patients can understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The position is in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. The Therapist conducts individual, group, and family sessions; assesses patient needs; develops individualized treatment plans; provides counseling and education; documents progress; and coordinates care with internal and external professionals. The role also includes maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards, reporting suspected abuse or neglect as required, supporting patient and facility safety, complying with applicable regulatory requirements, and participating in professional development and system-wide improvement activities. Other duties may be assigned to support patient care and system initiatives.

Requirements

At minimum, hold an in-training credential such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW), or an equivalent credential in the state of practice.
For work in a program requiring substance use credentialing in Wisconsin, hold a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC; a state-applicable substance use specialty authorization is required.
Have working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior dynamics.
Complete American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every two years.
Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer and recertify annually.
For residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing.

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 a psychiatric setting.
Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) compliance training is preferred for all levels of care; it is required for residential inpatient programs.
A current, active driver’s license in good standing is preferred for all levels of care.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients’ 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.
Provide counseling and evidence-based therapeutic support during sessions and in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, and treatment options, including the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions, and complete documentation within required timeframes.
Collaborate with treatment team members, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, and with external professionals to coordinate care.
Follow ethical codes of conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in ongoing professional development and keep current with research and best practices in mental health.
Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect as required by state law and system policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally, collaborate across disciplines and departments, communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively.
Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when program and patient care needs require.
Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, and work groups that support continuous improvement, as determined by management.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency compliance requirements.
Provide for patient safety and facility safety.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education.
Attend mandatory and position-relevant in-services and meet educational and related obligations for applicable program or unit license requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.