Therapist - PHP/IOP - Flex/Float

Rogers Memorial Hospital • Silver Lake, WI

22h • Hybrid

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 Therapist uses empirically supported approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy, to support stabilization and recovery for people with mental and behavioral health concerns. The role creates a safe, supportive environment where patients can build insight into the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals.

The Therapist works in an acute care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services. The position may include other duties assigned by a manager or clinical operations supervisor to support patient care and system initiatives. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no holidays or on-call work. Work hours alternate between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

New employees may be eligible for a retention bonus of $5,000 for in-training licensure or $10,000 for full licensure. A new employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.
• At minimum, 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.
• A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state of employment is required.
• For Wisconsin programs requiring substance use credentialing, SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups and of human growth and behavior dynamics.
• American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
• For residential programs, a current, active driver’s license in good standing is required.
• Ability to meet educational and related obligations for applicable program or unit licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care and a psychiatric setting.
• Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) compliance training is preferred for all levels of care and required for Residential Inpatient programs.
• A current, active driver’s license in good standing is preferred for non-residential levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients’ needs and goals.
• Assess patients’ mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and guide clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
• Provide counseling and support using evidence-based techniques, including in sessions and in the milieu as needed.
• Educate patients about mental health and/or substance use conditions, self-care strategies, and treatment options, and support review 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 treatment team members such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers.
• Follow ethical guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Report and document suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with applicable state law and system policy and procedure.
• Conduct oneself professionally, collaborate across departments, communicate assertively and accurately, and receive feedback productively.
• Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when required by program or patient care needs.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, activities, committees, task forces, or work groups that support system-wide improvement, as assigned.
• Comply with Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory requirements and support patient and facility safety.
• Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and relevant continuing education.
• Attend mandatory and position-relevant in-services and meet educational and related obligations for applicable program or unit licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 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 of $5,000 for in-training licensure or $10,000 for full licensure, subject to the stated new-employee eligibility definition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level