Evening IOP Therapist

Wellbrook Recovery; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellbrook Recovery in Brookfield, WI is seeking a compassionate IOP Therapist to support adults in our Intensive Outpatient Program. The role includes individual and group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning to help clients build skills for long-term recovery.

You will collaborate with a clinical team, maintain compliant documentation, and coordinate care with psychiatrists and nurses. A Wisconsin clinical license and relevant degree are required; prior substance-use treatment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Wisconsin licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or eligible for licensure.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Preferred SAC/CSAC or substance use specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments at admission using ASAM criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the clinical team.
• Provide weekly individual therapy sessions.
• Facilitate daily or weekly process and psychoeducational groups.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain communication with families and outside providers with consent.
• Support a therapeutic environment prioritizing safety, dignity, and healing.

Skills

Group facilitation

Clinical documentation

ASAM criteria knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field

Wisconsin licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or eligible for licensure

Background checks clearance

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Position: IOP Therapist Organization: Wellbrook Recovery Location: Brookfield, WI Employment Type: Part-Time Level of Care: Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Position Summary

Wellbrook Recovery is seeking a compassionate, skilled IOP Therapist to provide clinical services to adults in our Intensive Outpatient Program. Some clients step down to IOP from residential or partial hospitalization care; others enter IOP directly from the community.

The IOP Therapist provides individual and group therapy, completes assessments and treatment plans, and helps clients build the skills, routines, and support systems they need to sustain recovery in their everyday lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments at IOP admission, using ASAM criteria to confirm the appropriate level of care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the clinical team.
• Provide weekly individual therapy sessions.
• Facilitate daily or weekly process and psychoeducational groups.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational, state, and licensing standards.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, including during psychiatric or medical escalations.
• Maintain communication with families and outside providers, as appropriate, and with consent.
• Support a therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety, dignity, and healing.
• Uphold ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
• Wisconsin licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or a Wisconsin training license/certificate (e.g., APSW with training certificate, LPC-IT, MFT-IT) with the ability to obtain full licensure.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Preferred

• Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor credential (SAC/CSAC) or substance use specialty, or actively working toward one.
• Experience in substance use and/or co-occurring disorder treatment, ideally in an outpatient or group-based setting.
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria, DSM-5-TR, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong group facilitation and clinical documentation skills; experience with an electronic health record (EHR).
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to a client-centered, recovery-oriented, non-judgmental approach.

Schedule

Part-time. IOP groups run during evening three days a week from 5:30-8:00-Monday, Tuesday and Thursday