Virtual IOP Therapist - Michigan

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Novi, MI

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual IOP Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to clients in a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program. The therapist assesses clients’ therapeutic needs, develops appropriate treatment plans, and collaborates with clients, families, team members, and external clinical partners to coordinate care throughout treatment. This is a fully remote position available anywhere in the U.S. The role requires Michigan clinical licensure and willingness to obtain Pennsylvania licensure. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the employee’s time zone. The therapist completes clinical assessments, treatment and discharge plans, contact logs, and other required documentation in accordance with applicable state, accrediting, quality, and payer guidelines. They select appropriate interventions, maintain therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries, provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in a virtual environment, and participate in interdisciplinary care coordination from admission through discharge. The position also involves communicating client progress with referral sources and families as appropriate, attending meetings and trainings, and complying with organizational policies and professional ethics. Pasadena Villa Outpatient describes its team as collaborative and dedicated to clinical excellence, evidence-based care, and personalized behavioral health treatment. It is part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, which provides a continuum of behavioral health services nationwide.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
An LMSW, LPC, and/or PhD or PsyD in good standing within the state of Michigan.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients whose primary diagnosis is a mental health condition.
Michigan clinical licensure and willingness to obtain Pennsylvania clinical licensure; willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
Criminal background check clearance and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Ability to deliver individual, family, and group behavioral health services through virtual platforms while maintaining client engagement, therapeutic presence, privacy, and professional boundaries.
Knowledge of current clinical theory and evidence-based practice, and willingness to pursue supervision, consultation, and continuing professional development.
Ability to provide client-centered, culturally competent care and recognize cultural and linguistic diversity.
Ability to conduct screening and assessment, develop individualized care plans, use evidence-informed interventions, and collaborate with clients, support systems, care teams, and referral partners.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group, family, and individual therapy sessions according to the clinical program schedule.
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in compliance with state, accrediting, quality, and payer guidelines.
Complete required documentation in the prescribed format and within required timelines, ensuring it reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentation and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervise or co-lead groups with clinical interns when appropriate.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships, use praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, and set limits and boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation in the virtual environment, involve other team members as needed, and follow established safety and emergency-response protocols.
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 families, parents, or guardians as appropriate.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with clients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, families, and external partners.
Notify the supervisor proactively about planned and unplanned time-off needs and be reliable in working scheduled hours.
Follow company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including ethics, conduct, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude; complete required training within assigned time frames; and perform other duties as assigned.