Therapist: Float - Residential

The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. Utilizing empirically supported therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, or family therapy, the therapist creates a safe environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and work toward their goals. The role is based in an acute‑care setting that may include inpatient, residential, partial‑hospitalization, and/or intensive‑outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address patients’ specific needs and goals.
• Perform comprehensive assessments to identify mental‑health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Create individualized treatment plans and guide the implementation of clinical interventions, including facilitating treatment‑team meetings.
• Incorporate evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage symptoms and improve overall well‑being during sessions and in‑the‑moment in the milieu.
• Educate patients about mental‑health or substance‑use conditions, self‑care strategies, and treatment options to support informed engagement and after‑care planning.
• Maintain detailed documentation of therapy sessions, progress, goals, and interventions, completing all records within required timeframes.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and external professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Follow ethical codes of conduct and maintain confidentiality in all patient interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with research and best practices.
• Report and document suspected cases of physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with state law and system policy.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach.
• Communicate assertively and accurately; receive feedback productively for personal and professional growth.
• Support staffing or scheduling changes when program and patient‑care needs require.
• Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities that advance system‑wide continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure patient and facility safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, pursuing self‑directed learning, and serving on committees, task forces, or work groups as determined by management.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field (Professional Counseling, Family Therapy) from an accredited program, with experience in health‑care and psychiatric settings (preferred).
• At minimum, in‑training status as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC‑IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT‑TL), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), or equivalent state‑licensed designation.
• If the program requires substance‑use credentialing, a SAC‑IT, SAC, or CSAC (Wisconsin) and a substance‑use specialty authorization applicable to the hiring state.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic interventions and techniques for all age groups, and an understanding of human growth and behavior dynamics.

Certifications & Training

• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community‑Based Residential Facility (CBRF) standards (required for residential inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
• American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire; bi‑annual recertification required.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire/transfer; annual recertification required.
• Attendance at all mandatory in‑services and other relevant trainings.
• Responsibility for meeting all educational and licensing requirements governing the program/unit.
• For residential programs, a current, active driver’s license in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).

Benefits

• 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).