Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor

Impact Life; Georgetown (DE); In loco; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Training and professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Impact Life is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor for Georgetown, DE. The role focuses on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, providing individual, group, and family therapy within the IOP framework.

You will assess, plan, intervene, and document case details while coordinating with a team to support clients through recovery and discharge planning.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Credential: CADC active in Delaware.
• Solid knowledge of behavioral health and evidence-based practices.

Mansioni

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling in IOP.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with case managers and providers.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation in EHR.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Clinical assessment tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor

Location: Georgetown, Delaware
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Impact Life is seeking a credentialed Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Counselor to join our Georgetown Outpatient team. The IOP Counselor provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to individuals participating in our Intensive Outpatient Program, with a focus on substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

This position provides evidence-based individual, group, and family counseling and is responsible for assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, clinical documentation, and supporting clients throughout their recovery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Facilitate structured therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and ongoing clinical assessments to determine treatment needs and appropriate levels of care.
• Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans based on client needs, strengths, and clinical recommendations.
• Monitor and document client progress toward treatment goals and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary.
• Coordinate care with case managers, peer recovery specialists, medical providers, and community partners to support continuity of care.
• Educate clients and families on substance use disorders, recovery principles, relapse prevention strategies, and behavioral health wellness.
• Conduct discharge planning and referrals to appropriate continuing care, treatment, and recovery support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the organization’s electronic health record system.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, program development, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, payer, confidentiality, and organizational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Active Delaware credential as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC).
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatment, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field preferred.
• Active Delaware license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Profesional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH).
• Three or more years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Experience utilizing evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and trauma-informed care.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships. This individual should be comfortable independently managing clinical responsibilities while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

We are looking for a clinician who approaches treatment with integrity, respect, compassion, and a person-centered perspective and understands the importance of tailoring services to each client’s individual needs, experiences, strengths, and recovery goals.

Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Wellness resources