Therapist- PRN- Virtual

Rogers Behavioral Health•Iowa City, IA

9d•Remote

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. The role uses empirically supported approaches, 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 foster a safe, supportive environment in which patients can understand connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The position may also provide training, supervision, guidance, and support to less experienced therapists and student interns. The Therapist works in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. This is a PRN role, providing coverage as needed when the clinic is open. There are no set hours or consistent days; the current need is weekly Saturday coverage. The position also supports patient and facility safety, regulatory compliance, staff onboarding and development, interdisciplinary communication, and system-wide continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned to support patient care and system initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
Full, independent licensure in the state of practice as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent, such as LPCC or LMHC.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior.
Cross-train in at least two other programs and/or levels of care.
For programs requiring substance-use credentialing in Wisconsin, hold a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC; a state-applicable substance-use specialty authorization is required.
Complete required RCC and CBRF compliance training for Residential Inpatient programs; this training is preferred for all levels of care.
Obtain 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.
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; this is preferred for all levels of care.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in health care and at least two years in a psychiatric setting are preferred.
RCC and CBRF compliance training is preferred for levels of care other than Residential Inpatient.
A current, active driver’s license in good standing is preferred for levels of care other than Residential programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address 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, including in the milieu and in the moment 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 within required timeframes.
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care.
Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in continuing education and professional development.
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 staffing and scheduling changes when program and patient care needs require.
Lead clinical initiatives, projects, and activities that support system-wide continuous improvement.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency compliance requirements.
Provide for patient safety and facility safety.
Complete preceptor training and support onboarding of new staff, potentially including interviews, precepting new therapists, educating other staff groups, and participating in introductory evaluations.
Facilitate and support interdisciplinary and team communication, potentially including lunch-and-learn sessions, compassion resilience trainings, and therapy staff participation in shift change.
Perform supervisory duties as applicable, including supervising interns or assigned staff and completing peer fidelity monitoring through documentation audits and direct clinical observations.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.