Evening IOP/PHP Therapist – Acute Care Team

Rogers Memorial Hospital; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible!

Job summary

Rogers Memorial Hospital in Iowa City seeks a qualified therapist to lead individual, group, and family therapy within an acute care setting. You will utilize CBT/DBT and family therapy approaches to support stabilization and recovery for patients on your caseload, collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care.

The role includes documentation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
• At minimum, an in-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing.
• If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.
• Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings.
• Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu.
• Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
• Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.
• Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.
• Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Interdisciplinary collab

Crisis assessment

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Rogers Memorial Hospital in Iowa City seeks a qualified therapist to lead individual, group, and family therapy within an acute care setting. You will utilize CBT/DBT and family therapy approaches to support stabilization and recovery for patients on your caseload, collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care.

The role includes documentation and ongoing professional development.