Part Time - Social Worker

Freedom Magnolia•Magnolia, MS

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Health IOP in Magnolia, MS is seeking a part-time therapist to work one to two days a week, with the possibility of increased hours later. The role involves facilitating group therapy sessions for geriatric patients, with a maximum of 10 patients per group, three times daily for one-hour sessions. Patients typically arrive via hospital transport around 8:30 am, with sessions starting at 9:00 am. The Geriatric Psych IOP Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to patients in the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program. This includes conducting group, individual, and family therapy, completing assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory and facility standards. The position focuses on enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of older adults through structured therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
Current state licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent required.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric behavioral health preferred.
Knowledge of age-specific issues, therapeutic modalities, and community resources for the elderly.

Responsibilities

Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions for geriatric patients, addressing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, and adjustment disorders.
Provide individual and family counseling as indicated in the treatment plan.
Complete psychosocial assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team planning.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team.
Document all services provided in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and payer requirements.
Participate in daily or weekly treatment team meetings, providing updates on patient progress and recommendations.
Coordinate care with internal staff (nursing, psychiatry, social services) and external providers (primary care, specialists, community agencies).
Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up services as needed.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as appropriate.
Support the program’s quality improvement and compliance efforts.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of practice.