/Outpatient (IOP) Therapist

Outpatient (IOP) Therapist

COLUMBUS, Indiana, United Statesusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

Responsibilities

Columbus Behavioral Center Outpatient Services is seeking a master’s level therapist for our Adolescent Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program.  This program utilizes both virtual and in-person treatment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving youth with mental health concerns, a drive to lead a successful program, and ability to problem-solve and work independently.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing direct clinical services including IOP group format and individual and family services as needed
  • Completing psychosocial assessment upon admission
  • Case management and treatment planning
  • Timely documentation that reflect medical necessity
  • Aftercare coordination
  • Insurance utilization, prior authorizations, and follow-up
  • Other duties as needed to promote program growth

 Program highlights:

  • Serves ages 12 to 18
  • Four to six weeks of programming, depending on clinical need
  • Can help bridge the gap between acute level of care and outpatient individual therapy
  • Can utilize as an alternative to inpatient treatment
  • Can serve as a step-down from residential or acute mental health treatment addressing the following:
    • Depression
    • Mood disorders
    • Anxiety disorders
    • Trauma history
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Self-harm behaviors

Benefits our employees enjoy:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Short & Long-term disability options
  • 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid training
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free meals

This position is a Monday-Friday day shift exempt position.


Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field.
  • Experience: Minimum requirement (1) year of experience providing direct clinical services (preferably with Adolescents.) Must have strong clinical assessment skills and working knowledge of the DSM.
  • License: LCSW,LSW, LMFT or LMHC preferred. License required.  
  • Preferred experience: Patient population experience with youth and group therapy programming.

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