IOP Therapist

Anxiety Treatment Center Inc.; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits (employ

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional training

Job summary

OCD Anxiety Centers is seeking a licensed clinician to join our team for an evening schedule in a Maryland-based facility. The Clinician I role supports the IOP team, ensuring safe and efficient client care and adherence to treatment fidelity.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, provide ongoing treatment, and participate in training to advance clinical skills. The position requires a Master's degree in a related field and current licensure, with responsibilities including case

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant mental health field.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure required.
• Professional presentation and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical interventions in a warm, safe environment and motivates clients.
• Collaborates with the treatment team on scheduling, programming, and client concerns.
• Maintains documentation such as progress notes and treatment records.
• Oversees psychotherapeutic intervention, treatment planning, and crisis planning as needed.
• Plans and conducts group sessions and individual psychotherapy per protocol.
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques and crisis management as required.
• Takes part in maintaining company policies and culture; performs other duties.

Skills

Multitask

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Ph.D., Psy.D.

Current and unrestricted state licensure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Licensed Therapist Required: You must be a licensed therapist to qualify for this position
• Evening Hours: The position requires evenings.
  • In-Person, Monday to Friday from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

The Company You’ll Join

OCD Anxiety Centers has a true passion for bringing help and hope to some of the most underserved clinical populations. We strive to change the lives of individuals and their families who have been suffering from unrelenting anxiety, disturbing and terrifying thoughts, uncontrollable worry, exhausting behaviors and rituals, and avoidance that keeps them from living their lives. We are an evidence-based practice, which means we do what works, we stay up to date with scientific research, and we regularly attend international training to keep us at our very best.

Our Investment in You

• A competitive salary depending on experience and licensure
• Receive up to $400 reimbursement on CEU's per renewal cycle
• Core benefits: medical/dental/vision, with the company contribution to medical benefit for employee and dependents
• Company-paid employee life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid time off includes 15 days (120 hours) of “Paid Time Off”, 5 days (40 hours) of “Sick Time”, and 9 days (72 hours) “Company holiday” pay
• Paid specialized ongoing training, strengthening your skills, experiences, and connections that will help advance your career

The Team You’ll Work With

The success of our organization is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, clients, and community. Our values are connected to our work at The OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center and are measured against the highest possible standards of ethical business conduct.

• We act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly
• We are passionate about meeting the company’s needs and delivering for our clients
• We are accountable for all our own actions
• We work together as a team and are committed to excellence and innovation
• We respect each other and celebrate our diversity

We set the bar that high for practical and aspirational reasons. Candidates with similar ethical standards, who have the ability to adapt in a fast-moving working culture, and are committed to providing excellent client service are encouraged to apply.

The Purpose of Your Role

The Clinician l supports and ensures the IOP team and clients function safely, effectively, and efficiently to promote the best quality and output standards. They support specific department task completion, communication, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and time and priority management. They collaborate with the team to ensure the maintenance of treatment fidelity, company policy and procedure, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a team player, who is open to feedback, willing to take initiative to learn specialized treatment, and is not afraid to fail.

Responsibilities:

• Provides validation in a warm, safe environment and keeps clients motivated to work through distress and eliminate neutralizing behaviors. Engages with clients through clinical interactions, interventions and development of skills
• Works closely with direct manager and the treatment team to adhere to programming and operations. Engaging in communication and problem solving with all members of the treatment team. Specifically, client scheduling needs and supporting the Behavioral Health Technicians team with treatment concerns, including but not limited to interventions and customer service issues
• Maintains all written documentation such as progress notes, group therapy notes, for clients based on the current corporate designated caseload capacity and actively participates in creating high client satisfaction in treatment and managing potential grievances
• Oversees the psychotherapeutic intervention provided to a client during treatment for OCD and other mental health disorders, including case conceptualization, development of treatment plan, maintains a skillful and organized IOP, records comprehensive documentation, crisis planning and management. May also perform mental health assessments and on an on-going basis will monitor for differential diagnosis
• Plans, organizes, implements and runs lesson plans for group settings, treatment, coordination of treatment, individual psychotherapy with the facility's evidence- based protocol for clients of all ages.
• Proficient in utilizing de-escalation techniques, crisis planning, and management
• Takes an active role in supporting and modeling business processes that are both current and in development while supporting and cultivating a positive culture on their team
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

The Skills and Expertise You Have:

• Master's degree or higher in social work, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, Pd.D, Psy.D.
• Current and unrestricted state licensure
• Presents self in a professional manner
• Must be punctual and maintain excellent attendance
• Organized, detail-oriented, takes initiative, and completes job responsibilities independently
• Multitask, problem-solve, interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives in a changing work environment and demonstrates flexibility
• Accurate and efficient electronic data entry
• Proficient knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software
• Physical demands of the job include sitting at a desk or table for extended periods, bending, lifting, and walking

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in mental health position
• OCD and anxiety experience
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy experience

Disclaimer

OCD Anxiety Centers has not designed this job description to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Furthermore, OCD Anxiety Centers reserves the right to change or assign new duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) statement

OCD Anxiety Centers is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, or any other legally protected class under federal, state, or local law. This applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, social, educational, and recreational programs.