Therapist

Schedule

Full time — 40 hours/week

About the role

The therapist leads collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions for patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapeutic techniques — such as cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy — to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe, supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward achieving their goals. The therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager or clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care and system initiatives. This role works in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.
• Assess patients' needs through comprehensive assessments to identify mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment team meetings.
• Provide counseling and support using evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve overall well‑being, both within sessions and in‑the‑moment in the milieu.
• Educate patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support review of the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
• Document patient progress, maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including progress, goals, and interventions; complete all documentation within required timeframes.
• Collaborate with other professionals (internally and externally) — psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and other treatment team members — to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines, following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all patient interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on research and best practices in mental health.
• Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse, and/or neglect according to state law and system policy and procedure.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments.
• Communicate assertively and accurately.
• Receive feedback productively to further personal and professional development.
• Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignments when program and patient care needs require.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system‑wide continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.
• Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursuing self‑directed learning and continuing education; and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy; experience in health care and psychiatric settings preferred.
• At minimum, an in‑training license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC‑IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT‑TL), Advanced Practice Social Work (APSW), or equivalent in the state of practice.
• If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing: SAC‑IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin; a substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state of hire is required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior.

Required on‑the‑job training

• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements (required for Residential Inpatient programs; preferred for all levels of care).
• American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire; bi‑annual re‑certification required.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire/transfer; annual re‑certification required.
• Attend all mandatory in‑services and other in‑services relevant to the position.
• Fulfill all educational requirements and obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit and regulatory requirements governing the program(s).
• For Residential programs: must hold a current, active driver’s license in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).

Benefits

• New Employee Retention Bonus: $2,000 for in‑training licensure; $4,000 for fully licensed (available to employees who have not been employed with Rogers for more than six months).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee share program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).