Intensive Outpatient Program Social Worker-Part Time

Position Details

• Conduct group therapy sessions (up to 10 patients per group) – 3 sessions per day, each lasting 1 hour.
• Patient arrival at 8:30 AM.
• Groups begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
• Part‑time therapist role within the Freedom Behavioral IOP in Magnolia, Mississippi.

Position Summary

The Geriatric Psych IOP Therapist provides therapeutic services to patients enrolled in the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program. Responsibilities include conducting group, individual, and family therapy sessions, completing assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring documentation complies with regulatory and facility standards. The role promotes the mental and emotional well‑being of older adults through structured therapeutic interventions in an outpatient setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence‑based group therapy sessions for geriatric patients, addressing 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 in the electronic health record promptly and accurately, 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.
• Coordinate care 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.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a 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.

Working Conditions

• Primarily outpatient clinical setting.
• May require flexible hours depending on program needs.
• Occasional lifting or assisting patients during crisis interventions may be necessary.