Intensive Outpatient Therapist - Mental Health Care

Oceans Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana in Lafayette, LA, seeks clinicians for our Intensive Outpatient Program to provide direct clinical services, assessments, and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes ethical patient care and age-appropriate approaches. Requires CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC or Psychologist, 0–1 year post-graduate experience, CPR certification, and de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the knowledge to provide care for patients across age groups with disability- and culture-related needs.
• Knowledge of growth and development relevant to the patient population is required.
• Ability to assess and interpret data to identify needs and provide appropriate care across ages.
• Extensive knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and related family dynamics.
• Strong communication and group process skills for age-specific patient needs.
• CPR certification and Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services in accordance with professional standards.
• Plans and conducts group therapy as assigned by the program director or physician.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and contributes to treatment planning.
• Reviews assessments and compiles a multidisciplinary treatment plan under supervision.
• Performs case management and discharge planning as assigned.
• Attends treatment team meetings and integrates reports across disciplines.
• Delivers ethical patient services, respecting dignity and cultural needs.
• Assesses age/disability/cultural needs and communicates accordingly.
• Contributes to age-appropriate treatment and discharge decisions with the patient’s support system.

Skills

Age-related care

Growth & development

Assessment & interpretation

Mental illness knowledge

Communication skills

CPR certification & de-escalation

Education

CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LPC-A or Psychologist

Tools

De-escalation training

Job description

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana in Lafayette, LA, seeks clinicians for our Intensive Outpatient Program to provide direct clinical services, assessments, and treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes ethical patient care and age-appropriate approaches. Requires CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC or Psychologist, 0–1 year post-graduate experience, CPR certification, and de-escalation training.