Therapist - IOP (Part-time)

Patient Engagement & Orientation

Conduct IOP orientations for new patients, introducing program structure, expectations, and resources. Use motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to enhance retention, reduce early drop-out, and sustain engagement.

Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Lead discharge planning beginning at admission, ensuring linkage to outpatient providers, community resources, and payor-approved step-down services. Conduct collateral sessions with patients to support transition and continuity.

Indirect Patient Contact (IPC) & Compliance

Document collateral contacts, discharge coordination, and case management activities in compliance with CMS and commercial payor standards. Ensure IPC is properly captured for utilization review and reimbursement audits.

Group & Clinical Support

• Facilitate psychotherapy, process and skills-based groups (e.g., DBT skills, relapse prevention).
• Provide clinical coverage for group sessions or therapeutic check-ins during staff absences, within scope of licensure.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Participate in weekly case conferences, contributing psychosocial and systems-level insights to treatment planning. Provide clinical support and advocacy to ensure seamless care for this patient population.

Outcomes & Quality

Track engagement, discharge, and readmission metrics; report trends to the Clinic IOP Director for quality-improvement initiatives. Implement corrective actions to improve retention, discharge quality, and community integration.

Safety & Crisis Support

Assist in updating safety plans and activating crisis escalation pathways as needed. Provide documentation that meets licensure, accreditation, and payor requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Licensed practitioner.
• Current clinical licensure in the state of California.
• Strong working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, trauma and dual diagnosis.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote clinical work.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• In-tact Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with acute psychiatric presentations, risk, and safety planning.
• Experience providing case management in addition to holding a clinical case load of acute adults.
• Proven ability to thrive in milieu-based clinical environments.
• Previous experience working in an IOP, PHP, crisis residential and/or inpatient psychiatric hospital settings.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually for 24 hours weekly as a part-time employee. We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Work Authorization

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly—we’re happy to help.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.