Therapist - IOP Outpatient Behavioral Health

Beacon Behavioral Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Beacon Behavioral Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a licensed therapist to join our IOP team. You will provide individual and group counseling to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to tailor treatment plans.

Weekdays only, no weekends. A Master's degree and active state licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMSW) are required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills to support long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• Current state licensure as a professional counselor or social worker (LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC).
• Experience with patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings.
• Stay current with best practices and trends in substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based modalities

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Therapist to join our team at our IOP in Baton Rouge. As a therapist, you will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling sessions to patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. Your ultimate goal will be to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improve their overall quality of life. We are currently looking to add

Weekdays only, no weekends.

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Current state licensure as a professional counselor or social worker, LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC
• Experience working with patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Therapist to join our team at our IOP in Baton Rouge. As a therapist, you will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling sessions to patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. Your ultimate goal will be to help patients achieve long-term recovery and improve their overall quality of life. We are currently looking to add Full-Time Therapist to join our team. Weekdays only, no weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Current state licensure as a professional counselor or social worker, LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC
• Experience working with patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities
• Experience working in an outpatient setting

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with patients
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings
• Stay current with best practices and trends in substance abuse and mental health treatment

Skills

As a therapist, you will utilize your strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and provide them with the support they need to achieve long-term recovery. You will also use your expertise in evidence-based treatment modalities to develop and implement effective treatment plans. In addition, you will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. Your ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment will be critical to your success in this role. Finally, your commitment to staying current with best practices and trends in substance abuse and mental health treatment will enable you to provide the highest quality care to our patients.

Beacon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.