Therapist - PHP/IOP - PRN

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Wausau, WI

20h

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. 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 the connections among 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. It is PRN, providing coverage as needed when the clinic is open Monday through Friday, with no set hours or consistent days. The therapist may take on other duties assigned by a manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives.

Requirements

At minimum, hold an in-training credential applicable to the state of practice, such as LPC-IT, MFT-TL, APSW, or equivalent.
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.
Meet educational requirements and related obligations for the license of the program or unit.
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; required for Residential Inpatient programs and preferred for all levels of care.
For residential 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 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 techniques during sessions and in the milieu as needed.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, and treatment options, supporting consideration of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
Document therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions in a timely manner.
Coordinate care with internal and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers.
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 as required by 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 professional development.
Support staffing or scheduling 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.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency requirements.
Promote patient and facility safety.
Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures, and pursue self-directed learning and continuing education.
Complete mandatory and relevant in-services and educational requirements for the program or unit license.
Perform other duties as assigned.