[Hiring] Virtual IOP Therapist @ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

Role Description

This is a fully remote position that can be based anywhere in the U.S. however the role does require that you have California clinical licensure and willingness to obtain Colorado clinical licensure. Please review the qualifications for the minimum requirements of clinical licensure.

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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology.
• Must hold an LCSW, LPCC, LMFT and/or PhD, PsyD, in good standing, within the state of California.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.

Requirements

• Requires criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• Willing to obtain licensure in additional states, as needed.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
• Multiple Career Development Pathways.
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification.
• Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available.
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options.
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support.
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan).
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts.
• Generous Team Member Referral Program.
• Parental Leave.

Position Responsibilities

Essential 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.