Therapist- IOP/PHP- Parttime

Rogers Memorial Hospital • Iowa City, IA

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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, dialectical behavior therapy, 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 build insight into the relationship 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. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives.

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST. A retention bonus is available to eligible new employees: $2,000 for in-training licensure or $4,000 for fully licensed employees. A new employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
• At minimum, 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 equivalent 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 in Wisconsin, SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is required.
• A substance-use specialty authorization applicable to the state of hire is required.
• Complete required on-the-job training, including applicable RCC and CBRF training for residential inpatient programs.
• 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 complete 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.
• For residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care and a psychiatric setting.
• Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training for levels of care other than residential inpatient programs.
• A current, active driver’s license in good standing for levels of care other than residential programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions tailored to patients’ needs and goals.
• Assess 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 support using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, in 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 and timely documentation of therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions.
• Coordinate care with internal and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers.
• Follow ethical codes of conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect as required by applicable law and System policy and procedure.
• Conduct oneself professionally; collaborate across disciplines and departments; communicate assertively and accurately; and receive feedback constructively.
• Support staffing or scheduling assignment changes when program and patient-care needs require.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, or work groups that support continuous improvement, as assigned.
• Maintain understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency requirements and support patient and facility safety.
• Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and relevant continuing education; and complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for the employee and family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Retention bonus for eligible new employees: $2,000 for in-training licensure or $4,000 for fully licensed employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level