Intensive Outpatient Therapist IOP

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ness Center in Louisiana seeks an Intensive Outpatient Therapist to deliver evidence-based therapy in the IOP setting for adults, adolescents, and families. You will help patients build coping skills, support recovery, and work within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team to achieve goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, at least two years of clinical experience, and an active Louisiana license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC/LMFT).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings.
• Current active Louisiana professional license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC/PLPC/LMFT) required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IOP group therapy sessions.
• Provide individual and family therapy as needed.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment goals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination activities.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field

Job description

Position: IOP Therapist

Location: The Ness Center
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Shift: Day Shift

Intensive Outpatient Therapist (IOP Therapist)

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families achieve meaningful recovery and lasting emotional wellness? The Ness Center is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and clinically skilled Intensive Outpatient Therapist to join our growing behavioral health team. This position provides therapeutic services within our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), working with adults, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health and co-occurring challenges.

As an IOP Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients build coping skills, strengthen support systems, and achieve treatment goals through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral healthcare in a supportive and patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IOP group therapy sessions.
• Provide individual and family therapy as needed.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment goals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination activities.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field required

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in psychiatric, mental health, or substance use treatment settings.

Licensure/Certification: Current, active professional clinical license issued by the appropriate licensing body in Louisiana (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LMFT)

The Ness Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.