Therapist - PHP/IOP - PRN

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist supports PHP/IOP services at upcoming Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls locations, expected to open in September/October 2026. This PRN role provides coverage as needed when the clinic is open, Monday through Friday, with no set hours or consistent days. In an acute-care setting, the therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate and facilitate direct social services interventions for patients and their support systems. The therapist uses empirically supported approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy, to support stabilization and recovery for people with mental and behavioral health concerns. The role creates a safe, supportive environment in which patients can gain insight into the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. Other duties may be assigned by the manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives. The therapist may work across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. The position requires coordination with internal and external professionals, compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements, and participation in professional development and system improvement activities. The therapist also helps ensure patient and facility safety and completes required documentation, training, and license-related educational obligations.

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.
Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior dynamics.
If working in a program requiring substance-use credentialing, hold a Wisconsin SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC; a substance-use specialty authorization applicable to the state of hire is required.
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 applicable regulatory requirements.

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; preferred for all levels of care and required for Residential Inpatient programs.
Current, active driver’s license in good standing for residential programs; 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 therapeutic techniques, during sessions and as needed in the milieu.
Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, treatment options, and aftercare planning.
Document therapy sessions, progress, goals, and interventions within required timeframes.
Collaborate with treatment team members and external professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care.
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 according to state law and System policy and procedure.
Conduct oneself professionally; collaborate across departments; communicate assertively and accurately; and receive feedback productively.
Support staffing or scheduling assignment changes when program and patient care needs require.
Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, and work groups supporting system-wide continuous improvement, as determined by management.
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency compliance requirements.
Provide for patient safety and facility safety.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures and pursue self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities.
Complete mandatory and position-relevant in-services and meet educational obligations associated with program or unit license requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.