Virtual IOP Therapist - Tennessee

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Cary, NC

5d•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote position that can be based any where in the U.S. however the role does require that you have Tennessee clinical licensure and willingness to obtain Iowa clinical licensure. Please review the qualifications for the minimum requirements of clinical licensure. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday with the hours of 11am to 7pm OR 12pm to 8pm in the time zone you are based in. The Therapist I provides individual, group and group therapy sessions for clients in a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program. Therapists assess the therapeutic needs of clients, develop appropriate treatment plans, and facilitate group, family and individual therapy sessions. Position collaborates with clients, team members, external clinical partners and family members, as appropriate, to coordinate care throughout the treatment process. Relationships and Contacts Within the organization: Maintains frequent and close working relationships with clinical, admissions, and leadership team members throughout the organization. Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology.
Must hold an LCSW, LPC/MHSP, LMFT or PhD; PsyD with HSP, in good standing, within the state of Tennessee.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Communicate effectively with peers, clients, families’, and external partners
Sit or remain stationary for extended periods of time
Move throughout the building
Speak and hear
Requires criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
Demonstrates competency in delivering individual, family and group behavioral health services through virtual platforms, including maintaining client engagement, therapeutic presence, privacy and professional boundaries in a virtual environment

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states, as needed.

Responsibilities

Facilitates group, family and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
Completes all necessary documentation within prescribed format and timelines.
Ensures documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
Facilitates specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises and/or co-leads groups with clinical interns, when appropriate.
Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed in a virtual environment and follows established protocols for client safety and emergency response.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings; serves as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicates client progress with the referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.
Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner.
Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.
Can be relied upon to be working as scheduled, proactively notifying supervisor of planned and unplanned time off needs.
Reads, understands, and adheres to all company policy statements on ethics, conduct, and conflict of interests; adheres to policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains positive attitude and acts as a team player with others on the team.
Attends and completes all trainings within assigned time frames.
Completes other duties as assigned.