IOP therapist

Liffey Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Liffey Health seeks a part-time IOP Therapist to deliver direct clinical services in our Intensive Outpatient Program in Santa Clara, CA. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires licensure in California or eligibility, experience in behavioral health settings, and commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional in California.
• Experience in intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, or similar structured behavioral health settings.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to facilitate group therapy and foster a safe, inclusive therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with IOP goals.
• Document clinical encounters in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with external providers.
• Engage in ongoing clinical quality and improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Evidence-informed therapy

Group therapy facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competence

Communication & collaboration

Documentation in EHR

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or social work

Licensed or license-eligible in California (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/PsyD/PhD)

Job description

Company Description Liffey Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment program designed to support individuals and communities facing complex emotional and psychological challenges. Participants work closely with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals to define personal treatment goals and create practical paths toward improved well-being. The program emphasizes collaborative care, evidence-informed interventions, and a safe therapeutic environment. Liffey Health is committed to helping clients build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve sustainable positive health outcomes.

Role Description The IOP Therapist at Liffey Health will provide direct clinical services to clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program, including individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans aligned with IOP goals, facilitating structured group sessions, and documenting clinical encounters in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in case consultations, and contribute to care coordination with external providers and community resources. This is a part-time, on-site role based in Santa Clara, CA, requiring consistent attendance during scheduled program hours and engagement in ongoing clinical quality and improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, PhD) in the state of California, or equivalent credential.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy in intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, or similar structured behavioral health settings.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions for mood, anxiety, and co-occurring conditions.
• Ability to facilitate group therapy, manage group dynamics, and foster a safe, inclusive therapeutic environment for diverse clients.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, using electronic health records, and adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams and coordinating care with external providers.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered care that supports clients’ autonomy and recovery goals.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related mental health discipline; prior experience in community mental health or IOP settings is highly beneficial.