Part-time Evening IOP Therapist - Group Facilitator

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasadena Villa Outpatient Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time therapist to provide clinical care to adults (18+) with anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. The outpatient program offers intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The therapist facilitates individual, family, and group therapy, assesses clients’ therapeutic needs, develops treatment plans, and coordinates care with clients, families, and clinical partners. Associate Therapists work under the supervision of fully licensed therapists. The position is fully onsite and scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
Provisional clinical license in good standing in Pennsylvania; examples listed include LSW, LAPC, and AMFT.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients whose primary diagnosis is a mental health condition.
Clearance of a TB test, criminal background check, and other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within 30 days of the start date.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions according to the clinical program schedule.
Complete session notes, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in accordance with state, accrediting-body, quality, and payer guidelines, including required formats and timelines.
Ensure documentation reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships and use praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Set limits and maintain boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other team members as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicate client progress with referral sources and with families, parents, or guardians, as appropriate.
Interact with clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in a welcoming and respectful manner, and respond to clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
Attend work as scheduled and proactively notify the supervisor of planned and unplanned time-off needs.
Follow company ethics, conduct, and conflict-of-interest policies, as well as facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the team.
Complete required training within assigned time frames and perform other duties as assigned.