Therapist, OP

Job description

Therapist, Intensive Outpatient IOP Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.
Essential Functions
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment process
• As therapeutically necessary, family session counseling provides to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders
• Support with vital and UDS capture as needed
• Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members
• Demonstrates active communication with team members
• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner
• Completes required assessment paperwork including patient assessment scales, Columbia, psychosocial/LOC assessments (not applicable at all facilities), psychosocial/LOC updates, and assigned assessment paperwork
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Acts as member of team when a crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety
• Enacts the code system per company policy and training
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills
• Assists care coordination department as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information
• Reports to: Director of Outpatient
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
License: Current clinical or social work license as required by state regulations.
Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.