Intensive Outpatient Program Social Worker

About the role

The Geriatric Psych IOP Therapist at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Magnolia is responsible for providing therapeutic services to patients enrolled in the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program. The role focuses on promoting the mental and emotional well-being of older adults through structured therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions for geriatric patients, addressing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, and adjustment disorders.
• Provide individual and family counseling as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team planning.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and care team.
• Document all services provided in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and payer requirements.
• Participate in daily or weekly treatment team meetings, providing updates on patient progress and recommendations.
• Career coordination with internal staff (nursing, psychiatry, social services) and external providers (primary care, specialists, community agencies).
• Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and follow-up services as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as appropriate.
• Support the program’s quality improvement and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• Current state licensure as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent required.
• Experience in geriatric behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of age-specific issues, therapeutic modalities, and community resources for the elderly.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.