Intensive Outpatient - Therapist

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Intensive Outpatient Program. The counselor will lead therapy groups, perform assessments, and coordinate treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification includes a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and active Louisiana licensure (PLPC/LPC/CSW/LMSW/LCSW). CPR/BLS certification is required; prior IOP or outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited program required.
• Active Louisiana licensure in one of PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience in IOP, partial hospitalization, or outpatient behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral team member delivering social service interventions.
• Conduct therapy groups according to the daily program schedule.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, and communicate with family members.
• Participate in staffing with the treatment team and maintain clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with outside agencies to protect patient rights and needs.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related behavioral health discipline

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop is Currently Seeking an Experienced and Motivated Therapist/Counselor to Join our Team!

Freedom Behavioral is looking for a vital part of our Intensive Outpatient Program! The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience caring for adult/geriatric patients is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Counselor participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The Behavioral Health Counselor demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure that policies are adhered to. The social worker will conduct therapy groups according to daily program schedule. Group content will be selected according to the current population to promote the most effective therapeutic services. The provider will complete assessments, communicate with family members, complete treatment plans, and participate in staffing with treatment team as needed. Furthermore, the social service provider will demonstrate a strong knowledge in a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, and developmental, social and behavioral. Additional duties include performing crisis intervention, special case conferences, and communication to outside agencies to ensure that the patient rights, care, and needs are met.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or experience required:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited program required.

License:

• Active Louisiana licensure in one of the following: PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association. (Will provide service or renewal if needed)

Experience:

• Experience in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), partial hospitalization, or outpatient behavioral health setting. (Preferred)
• Experience with group therapy facilitation. (Preferred)
• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills. (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

****All Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation****