PROGRAM THERAPIST PT Days Older Adult IOP

About the role

Under direct supervision of the Program Manager/Director and clinical leads, and general supervision by the Unit Chief when applicable, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats a wide range of psychological symptoms. Applies individual and group evidence-based interventions to assist patients and their families in managing symptoms in a healthy way to improve overall functioning.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial psychiatric evaluations, including obtaining current symptoms and relevant history, psychosocial stressors, initial working/treatment diagnosis, and formulation as assigned by leadership.
• Develops individualized treatment plans specific to each patient.
• Provides individual and group therapy with evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitates psychotherapy and psychoeducation/skill groups per schedule and leadership request.
• Collaborates with family and conducts family meetings as needed/indicated.
• Actively monitors the course of treatment and clinical progress of patients.
• Works with social service clinician to ensure clinical documentation supports utilization review needs.
• Remains fluent with available community resources to make recommendations to the social service clinician regarding specific patient aftercare needs.
• Collaborates with outpatient providers to gather their perspective and share patient formulations. Provides follow-up recommendations to support post-discharge continued improvement, including documenting a clear and concise treatment course at the end of a patient’s stay.
• Maintains the privacy of patients and holds in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service.
• Participates in evidence-based quantitative monitoring of symptoms and progress with hospital-selected tools of measurement.
• Participates in quality assurance projects for the program as assigned by leadership.
• Provides training and supervision for students from various schools in the skills of assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and participates in student evaluations as required by the school.
• Updates attending physicians of the patients’ level of acuity, giving special attention to management of risk factors and emergencies.
• Advocates for the patient’s needs within the department and with outside agencies as needed.
• Documents initial evaluations, individual therapy notes, group therapy notes, treatment plan, outcome monitoring, discharge summary/treatment course, generic notes, etc., in accordance with all hospital standards and time of entry requirements.
• Attends all staff meetings and unit huddles as directed by leadership.
• Maintains computer skills necessary to complete all work.
• Works with unit leadership to ensure the environment of care remains safe and in line with Joint Commission standards.
• Completes all Healthstream training modules assigned by due date.
• Keeps independent licensure in good standing.
• Attends any trainings designated necessary to work as a therapist in the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting is required.
• Training and experience in individual and group therapy required.
• Experience in delivering CBT/DBT/ACT framework preferred; experience in specialty areas (Addictions, OCD, LGBTQ, Trauma, Adolescent, Young Adult, etc.) preferred depending on program placement.
• Continuing education/in-services in specialty areas will be required.
• Experience in risk assessment preferred.
• Independent license required (or working towards actively). Addictions LCDP without Master’s is permissible.
• Active and qualified students considered if experience and skill level permits.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and ACT.
• Experience in psychiatric settings and in both individual and group therapy.
• Skill in evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and hospital documentation standards.
• Ability to assess risk and manage patient acuity.
• Ability to supervise students and manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in specialty areas such as trauma, addictions, and LGBTQ+ care preferred.

Schedule

Tuesday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM. On weeks with a holiday, the make-up day is Monday.