Therapist – PRN – Virtual

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Facilitate collaboration among a diverse team to create, organize, and implement direct social services interventions for designated patients and their support networks.

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

• Evaluate patients' mental health issues, strengths, and challenges.

• Create tailored treatment plans and lead clinical interventions, including treatment team meetings.

• Offer counseling and support utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods.

• Educate patients regarding mental health and/or substance use disorders, self-care techniques, treatment alternatives, and aftercare plans.

• Record therapy sessions, patient progress, goals, and interventions within the required timeframe.

• Collaborate with both internal and external professionals to ensure coordinated care.

• Adhere to ethical standards and uphold patient confidentiality.

• Report any suspected physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect in accordance with relevant laws and policies.

• Ensure patient and facility safety.

• Assist with staffing and scheduling adjustments based on program and patient care requirements.

• Lead clinical initiatives, projects, and activities that promote system-wide continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state, and other regulatory standards.

• Complete preceptor training and assist in onboarding new staff members.

• Take part in interviews, precepting, education, and introductory evaluations for new hires.

• Facilitate interdisciplinary communication, lunch and learns, compassion resilience training, and shift-change updates.

• Engage in supervisory responsibilities, including intern and staff oversight, documentation audits, and direct clinical observations.

• Stay updated on departmental processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy.

• At least two (2) years of experience in healthcare and a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric environment is preferred.

• Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or an equivalent credential in the practicing state, such as LPCC or LMHC.

• If employed in a program that requires substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is necessary in Wisconsin.

• A state-specific substance use specialty authorization is required.

• Proficient understanding of therapeutic interventions and techniques applicable to all age groups, along with insights into human growth and behavior dynamics.

• Cross-train in at least two (2) additional programs and/or levels of care.

• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) standards is required for Residential Inpatient programs and preferred for all care levels.

• Obtain American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire; biannual recertification is mandatory.

• Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within sixty (60) days of hire or transfer; annual recertification is required.

• Attend all mandatory in-services and any other relevant training for the position.

• Be accountable for all educational requirements and related obligations concerning the license and regulatory standards of the program/unit.

• For Residential programs, a current and valid driver's license in good standing is preferred for all care levels.

• On-the-job training is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee share program.

• Life/disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Health and wellness program.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).