Therapist- PRN- Virtual

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Iowa City, IA

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Therapist provides direct social services and evidence-based therapy to patients with mental and behavioral health concerns in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, support stabilization and recovery, and help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapists use approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy, while creating a safe and supportive environment for patients to work toward their goals. The position may also provide training, supervision, guidance, and support to less experienced therapists, student interns, and other staff. Therapists may take on duties assigned by their manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives. This is a PRN role with no set hours or consistent days; the current coverage need is weekly on Saturdays.

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.
If working in a program requiring substance-use credentialing in Wisconsin, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is required; a substance-use specialty authorization applicable to the state of hire is also required.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior.
For residential inpatient programs, required training in Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) compliance; preferred for all levels of care.
American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Meet educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the program or unit license and applicable regulations.
For residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing; 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.
Cross-training in at least two other programs and/or levels of care.
RCC and CBRF compliance training for levels of care other than residential inpatient.
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, including in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, treatment options, and aftercare planning.
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 neglect as required by state law and system policy.
Maintain professional conduct, communicate assertively and accurately, collaborate across departments, and receive feedback constructively.
Support staffing or scheduling changes when required by program and patient-care needs.
Identify and lead clinical initiatives, projects, and activities that support system-wide continuous improvement.
Maintain understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory requirements and support patient and facility safety.
Complete preceptor training and support staff onboarding, which may include interviews, precepting new therapists, educating other staff, and participating in introductory evaluations.
Facilitate and support interdisciplinary communication, including lunch-and-learn sessions, compassion resilience training, and therapist attendance at shift changes for staff updates.
Perform supervisory duties as applicable, including supervising interns or other assigned staff and completing peer fidelity monitoring through documentation audits and direct clinical observations.
Maintain knowledge of department processes and procedures, pursue self-directed learning and continuing education, and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.