Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensed Therapist to join our team at our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Baton Rouge. As a therapist, you will provide individual and group counseling sessions to patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, helping them achieve long-term recovery and improve their overall quality of life.

This is a full-time, weekday-only position (no weekends).

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings.
• Stay current with best practices and trends in substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Current state licensure as a professional counselor or social worker (LMSW, LCSW, P-LPC, LPC).
• Experience working with patients with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting.

Skills

As a therapist, you will leverage strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and provide the support they need for long-term recovery. Your expertise in evidence-based treatment modalities will enable you to develop and implement effective treatment plans. You will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and a commitment to staying current with best practices in substance abuse and mental health treatment.