IOP Therapist — Group Therapy & Assessments

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Intensive Outpatient Program. The counselor will lead therapy groups, perform assessments, and coordinate treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification includes a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and active Louisiana licensure (PLPC/LPC/CSW/LMSW/LCSW). CPR/BLS certification is required; prior IOP or outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline from an accredited program required.
• Active Louisiana licensure in one of PLPC, LPC, CSW, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Experience in IOP, partial hospitalization, or outpatient behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral team member delivering social service interventions.
• Conduct therapy groups according to the daily program schedule.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, and communicate with family members.
• Participate in staffing with the treatment team and maintain clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate with outside agencies to protect patient rights and needs.

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop seeks an experienced Behavioral Health Counselor to join our Intensive Outpatient Program. The counselor will lead therapy groups, perform assessments, and coordinate treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualification includes a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and active Louisiana licensure (PLPC/LPC/CSW/LMSW/LCSW). CPR/BLS certification is required; prior IOP or outpatient experience is preferred.