Therapist - PHP/IOP - PRN

Jobtailor; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wisconsin seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide individual, group, and family therapy within a residential or clinic setting. You will assess needs, develop treatment plans, and coordinate with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to ensure coordinated care.

You will maintain detailed documentation, follow Joint Commission and state regulations, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited program.
• In‑training LPC‑IT, MFT‑TL, APSW or equivalent in state practicing.
• SAC‑IT, SAC or CSAC required in Wisconsin for programs with substance use credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients' needs and goals.
• Assess patients' needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Maintain detailed progress notes and documentation within required timelines.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Participate in ongoing education and clinical initiatives.

Skills

Therapy sessions

Team collaboration

Ethical guidelines

Professional development

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on‑one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.
• Assess patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals; guide the implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
• Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve overall well‑being within sessions and in‑the‑moment as needed in the milieu.
• Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
• Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.
• Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.
• Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in mental health.
• Reporting and documenting suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and System policy and procedure.
• Conducting oneself in a professional manner. Demonstrating interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. Communicating assertively and accurately. Receiving feedback productively for personal and professional development.
• Supporting changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require. Participating in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system‑wide continuous improvement. Demonstrating understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. Providing for patient safety and the safety of the facility.
• Performing other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self‑directed learning, continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in healthcare and in a psychiatric setting, preferred.
• At minimum, an in‑training Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC‑IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT‑TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing.
• If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC‑IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin.
• A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.
• Required on‑the‑job training compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
• American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Bi‑annual re‑certification is required.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer.
• Annual re‑certification is required.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services and other in‑services relevant to the position.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions while developing and implementing personalized treatment plans. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and adhering to ethical guidelines in mental health care.