[Hiring] PRN Licensed Virtual Adolescent VIOP therapist @UHS

Role Description

The Adolescent VIOP therapist provides high-quality, evidence-based mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment to clients participating in the virtual intensive outpatient program. The role includes:

• Conducting individual sessions
• Facilitating virtual group therapy
• Completing assessments
• Developing treatment plans
• Documenting clinical notes
• Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary care team via secure telehealth platforms

Work schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Individual/family sessions on Thursday and Friday as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide individual therapy and group therapy via HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms
• Facilitate daily IOP therapy groups using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.)
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and risk assessments (SI/HI, safety planning, crisis intervention)
• Create client-centered treatment plans
• Monitor clients' progress and adjust interventions accordingly
• Complete timely and accurate documentation including session notes, treatment plans, progress summaries, and discharge plans
• Maintain compliance with state licensing boards, insurance requirements, and organizational policies
• Utilize the electronic health record for documentation and communication
• Participate in bi-weekly treatment team meetings to communicate upcoming discharges and pending admissions

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active clinical license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent)
• Associate-level licensure (LMSW, LSW, APC, MFT-A, etc.) may be accepted with supervision; must be fully licensed within 90 days of hire
• Experience providing therapy in IOP, outpatient, or higher levels of care
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Ability to conduct sessions professionally via telehealth
• Reliable internet connection, private home workspace, and teletherapy-appropriate equipment

Benefits

• Certification or formal training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma therapy, addiction treatment, or family therapy (preferred)
• Experience treating co-occurring (mental health and substance use) disorders (preferred)
• Previous experience in virtual or hybrid behavioral health programs (preferred)

Work Schedule and Environment

• Fully remote; must maintain a confidential, distraction-free home office
• Requires consistent availability during scheduled client sessions and meetings

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