Outpatient IOP Therapist

Oceans Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay Option

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Clinical Social Worker or equivalent to provide direct services in a behavioral health setting. The role includes assessments, treatment planning, and group therapy under physician and program supervision.

Ideal candidates hold CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LPC-A (TX) or Psychologist credentials and have 0–1 year of post-graduate clinical experience, with strong communication and teamwork abilities to serve diverse patient

Qualifications

• CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LPC-A (TX) or Psychologist required.
• 0 to 1 year post-graduate experience in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across patient populations (adolescent to geriatric).
• Ability to assess and interpret data to identify patient needs and tailor care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical services in line with established social/work clinical practice.
• Plans and conducts group therapy as assigned by program leadership.
• Completes Comprehensive Integrated Assessment and develops Multidisciplinary Treatment Plans.
• Performs case management and discharge planning with the care team.
• Attends MDT meetings and compiles integration summaries for patient progress.
• Delivers care ethically, respecting patient dignity and diversity.

Skills

Communication skills

Age/disability/cultural sensitivity

Assessment & interpretation

Group therapy facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ethical patient care

Education

Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LPC-A (TX) or Psychologist

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Pay Option
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct clinical services in accordance with accepted standards of social/work clinical practice.
• Plans and conducts group therapy as assigned by the Director of Intensive Outpatient Program or physician's order.
• Conducts, assesses and interprets completion of Comprehensive Integrated Assessment.
• Reviews all Multidisciplinary assessments and compiles a Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan under the supervision of the attending physician.
• Performs case management and discharge planning as assigned by the Director of Intensive Outpatient Program.
• Attends multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, provides updates on assigned patients and their progress toward treatment goals; combines the reports of all disciplines into a multidisciplinary treatment integration summary, which facilitates the patient's progress towards treatment plan goals.
• Delivers patient services in an ethical manner which promotes respect for the patient and enhances the patient's dignity and satisfaction; Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret a patient's response to treatment in age/disability/culturally sensitive specific manner.
• Assesses and interprets age/disability/cultural needs; Identifies safety, psychosocial, special mobility and special equipment needs; and Communicates in an age/disability/culturally sensitive related manner to patients and their families.
• Conducts treatment and discharge planning in accordance with age/disability/cultural needs and involves members of the patient's support system in decision making as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• At a minimum a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-A (TX Only) or Psychologist.
• 0 to 1 year post-graduate experience in clinical practice.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age--related disability--related needs of the patients served on assignment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age related care/disability/cultural sensitivity related care to adolescent, chronically mentally ill, adult, geriatric, chemically dependent, and dually diagnosed patient populations.
• Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency and the family dynamics which accompany them.
• Must have basic knowledge of chronic mental illness, in-depth knowledge of clinical therapy modalities.
• Must have excellent communication and group/process skills as related to age specific patient needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate assessment, intervention, treatment and d/c planning skills.
• Must be able to pass the general age/disability post-test.
• Must be versatile, flexible, and able to perform in stressful situations; Must have good time and organizational skills; Must be capable of coordinating multi-faceted workload.
• Must be able to work with an array of mental/physical disabled persons.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.

Working Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere.