Therapist - Pool

Therapist Position

New employee retention bonus available! $5,000.00 retention bonus for in-training licensure. $10,000.00 retention bonus for fully licensed. This position will be supporting our patients within different programs/units within residential level of care.

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. 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 and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals.

The therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager/clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care as well as system initiatives. The therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions
• Assessing patients' needs
• Developing treatment plans
• Providing counseling and support
• Educating patients
• Documenting patient progress
• Collaborating with other professionals
• Adhering to ethical guidelines
• Continuing education

Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to system policy and procedure. Conduct self in a professional manner. Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. Communicate assertively and accurately. Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development. Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment 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.

Education & Experience

Master's degree in social work, or related field, from an accredited school of social work, professional counseling, or family therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred. At minimum, in-training as a licensed professional counselor (LPC-IT), marriage and family therapist training license (MFT-TL), advance practice social work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing. If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required. Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention 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) (required for residential inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care). American heart association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. Training in nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required. Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s). For residential programs – must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).