Intensive Outpatient - Therapist

Freedom Behavioral; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Bastrop, Louisiana is looking for an experienced Therapist/Counselor to join our Intensive Outpatient Program team. This role involves conducting therapy groups, completing assessments, and ensuring patient care is prioritized.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited Master’s degree and possess active Louisiana licensure. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Join us to impact the lives of others while being part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana licensure as PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW required.
• Experience in behavioral health settings, preferably with group therapy.
• Knowledge in cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and assist in supervising social service interventions.
• Conduct therapy groups according to patient population needs.
• Complete assessments and treatment plans, communicate with families.

Skills

Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

Group therapy facilitation

Experience in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Education

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

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

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, apply now! 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.

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.