Therapist

Rogers Behavioral Health•Wausau, WI

About The Position

The Therapist leads collaboration among 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 therapist fosters a safe, supportive environment where patients can understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The role is 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 position is full-time, 40 hours per week. A retention bonus is available to eligible new employees: $2,000 for in-training licensure or $4,000 for full licensure. A new employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months.

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 programs requiring substance-use credentialing, hold a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC in Wisconsin; a substance-use specialty authorization applicable to the state of hire is required.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups, and of human growth and behavior.
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.
Attend mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position.
Meet educational requirements and related obligations for the license of the program or unit and its governing regulations.
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 in a psychiatric setting.
Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) compliance training for non-residential levels of care.
Current, active driver’s license in good standing for non-residential levels of care.

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-moment 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 within required timeframes.
Collaborate with internal and external professionals, including treatment team members, to coordinate care and support optimal outcomes.
Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with state law and system policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally and collaborate effectively across disciplines and departments.
Communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively to support personal and professional development.
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 system-wide improvement, as assigned.
Understand and comply with Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory requirements.
Promote patient and facility safety.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursue self-directed learning, and complete other assigned duties.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage for the employee and family
Dental insurance coverage for the employee and family
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 full licensure