Senior IOP Therapist - Per Diem, Temporary

Job Description

Job Description

This position will be for September 2026-April 2027. Can guarantee 10-20 hours during this time. Possible hours after April 2027.

Primary Purpose and Function

Provides Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), individual and group therapy treatment to patients in THIRA Health’s intensive outpatient program. 

Required Qualifications

· Masters degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related therapy field

· Washington State Independent Licensure (PhD, PsyD, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)

· Minimum two (2) years experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy from a behavioral orientation

· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training and experience 

· Experience delivering therapy to eating disorder and mood disorder patients

· Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and the ability to use various software programs

• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Federal and state)

• Experience and literacy with Electronic Medical Records systems medical practice software

• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends & holidays as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with Kipu EMR applications

Addendum A: Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Provide individual and group therapy from a DBT framework to adults and adolescents diagnosed with mood, anxiety and other emotion regulation disorders and/or eating disorders 

• Deliver crisis intervention services inclusive of suicide risk assessment and management, create safety plans, de-escalate dysregulated patients, and mediate conflicts between patients 

• Facilitate family involvement in treatment including but not limited to contact, coordination of care, and therapy sessions

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team regarding treatment planning, progress assessment, and discharge planning

• Create, update, and implement a behavioral treatment plan for each individual therapy patient 

• Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete clinical documentation in a timely manner including but not limited to: Treatment Plan, Discharge Plans, Utilization Review Summaries, individual and group therapy notes, risk assessments and safety planning, and other documentation as assigned 

• Work collaboratively with team members and Utilization Review department to prepare comprehensive treatment summaries; assess treatment progress and barriers to discharge

• Join and contribute to the THIRA DBT Consultation Team

Addendum B: General Responsibilities & Expectations 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

• Support and maintain policies regarding professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality; monitor documents according to company and HIPAA policies 

• Report any immediate safety hazards to appropriate supervisory personnel or maintenance personnel.

• Adhere to WA State Requirements for Mandated Reporting

• Demonstrate awareness and respect for diverse clients and staff

• Adhere to THIRA Health’s compliance standards, Ethics and Code of Conduct Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy 

• Attend and actively participate in all required THIRA meetings, training, and all other coverage, duties, and special projects as assigned 

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgement with sensitive and confidential matters, including PII, PHI, and HIPAA requirements

• Demonstrate ability to multi-task 

• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision

• Maintain focus on THIRA’s core principles, priorities, and patient-centered culture

• Effectively communicate with all levels of staff, visitors, healthcare professionals, marketers, and the public in a professional, sensitive, and interpersonal manner 

Working Environment

Work is performed primarily indoors, with both artificial and natural lighting. Equipment used includes standard office equipment, i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, printer, and scanner. Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, bending over, repetitive use of hands, and lifting up to 25lbs. Position requires close contact with all THIRA Health staff and mental health patients. Hours and days can vary within a Saturday through Friday week.

Performance Assessment Criteria

Performance is evaluated annually via a Performance Evaluation

• See Addendum A for full Performance Assessment Criteria

Competency Assessment Criteria

Competency is evaluated annually via a Competency Assessment

• See Addendum B for full Competency Assessment Criteria