Outpatient Therapist

Oceans Healthcare; Kentwood (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital is seeking a licensed clinical social worker/therapist to join the Intensive Outpatient Program. You will provide direct clinical services, conduct assessments, and participate in discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes age- and culture-sensitive care, with opportunities to lead group therapy and coordinate treatment plans. A CPR certification and de-escalation training are required, with standard hospital benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC/LPC-A or Psychologist.
• 0 to 1 year post-graduate clinical experience required.
• Ability to provide care across ages and psychosocial needs.
• CPR certification and Oceans-approved de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services and interventions per standards.
• Plan and conduct group therapy as directed.
• Conduct assessments and prepare Comprehensive Integrated Assessment.
• Develop Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan and coordinate discharge.
• Perform case management and assist with discharge planning.
• Attend treatment team meetings and summarize progress.
• Deliver ethical patient care respecting dignity and culture.

Education

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

0–1 year post-graduate clinical experience

Age-specific care knowledge

Assessment & discharge planning

Group therapy facilitation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

CPR & de-escalation training

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital, we understand the importance of turning to someone you can trust with your behavioral health needs. We are passionate about helping individuals experiencing depression; anxiety; schizophrenia; behavioral changes related to Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, medication management or substance abuse; and other mental health issues.

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

As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, our Intensive Outpatient Program therapists provide direct clinical services - including assessments, interventions, treatment planning and discharge planning, as well as providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to further patient/family/group progress in treatment. At times, IOP therapists may be required to facilitate inpatient support.

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 toward 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.