Virtual Intensive Outpatient Therapist

Peachford Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachford Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking an IOP Therapist to lead our Evening Virtual IOP Program within the Outpatient Team. The role focuses on providing mental health and substance abuse group counseling to diverse clients in a crisis-aware outpatient setting.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a license-eligible field; LCSW or LPC preferred; at least two years of group/individual therapy experience, with emphasis on substance use and co-occurring disorders encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a license-eligible field required.
• LCSW or LPC strongly preferred.
• Two years experience providing group and/or individual therapy.
• Prefer experience in substance use and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and substance abuse group counseling in outpatient evenings.
• Perform admissions, psycho-social, suicidality, depression and anxiety assessments.

Skills

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Substance use treatment

Crisis intervention

Outpatient setting

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/social work/psychology

LCSW or LPC strongly preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

IOP Therapist

Virtual Program (Evenings)

At Peachford Hospital, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need.

Peachford is looking for a dynamic IOP Therapist to join our Outpatient Team to lead our Evening Virtual IOP Program. The IOP Therapist is responsible for providing mental health and substance abuse group counseling to people of diverse roles, background, cultures, and socio-economic classes in the outpatient setting. This role requires the ability to effectively work with those who are in crisis and/or are resistant or negative toward organizational therapy. Responsibilities include performing various types of assessments to include admissions, psycho-social, suicidality, depression, and anxiety. The clinical focus will be mental health and substance abuse treatment and includes co-occurring mental health disorders.

Position Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 9:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Master’s degree in a license-eligible field (e.g. Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) required
• LCSW or LPC strongly preferred

Experience:

• Two years experience providing group and/or individual therapy
• Prefer experience in providing therapy for substance use and mental health disorders

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