Virtual IOP Therapist - Pennsylvania

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

The Therapist I 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, team members, external clinical partners, and family members to coordinate care throughout treatment. This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. The role requires Pennsylvania clinical licensure and willingness to obtain licensure in additional states, including Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the employee’s time zone. The therapist completes clinical assessments, plans, and documentation; selects interventions appropriate to clients’ needs; and supports client safety through verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation in a virtual environment. The role participates in interdisciplinary care, clinical consultation, and operations meetings, and communicates client progress to referral sources and families or guardians as appropriate. The position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology, an eligible Pennsylvania clinical license or credential in good standing, and at least two years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis. The role also requires effective virtual behavioral health service delivery, professional boundaries, and client engagement in a virtual setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
An LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, or PsyD in good standing in Pennsylvania.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Willingness to obtain clinical licensure in additional states as needed, including Michigan.
Demonstrated competency delivering individual, family, and group behavioral health services through virtual platforms, including maintaining engagement, therapeutic presence, privacy, and professional boundaries.
Clearance of a criminal background check and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners.
Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods, move throughout a building, speak, and hear.
May be required to smell and taste and lift up to 15 pounds.

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 applicable state, accreditation, quality, and payer guidelines.
Complete documentation in the required format and within established timelines, reflecting 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 address individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Set limits and maintain boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation in the virtual environment, involving other team members as needed and following client-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 to referral sources and families, parents, or guardians as appropriate.
Interact with clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in a welcoming and respectful manner, responding to clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
Work as scheduled and proactively notify the supervisor of planned or unplanned time-off needs.
Follow company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including policies on ethics, conduct, and conflicts of interest.
Maintain a positive, collaborative attitude and complete assigned training within required time frames.
Complete other duties as assigned.