Virtual IOP Therapist, California

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct group, family, and individual therapy sessions for clients enrolled in a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program.

• Evaluate clients' therapeutic needs and create suitable treatment plans.

• Prepare psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other necessary documentation.

• Ensure documentation is completed in accordance with prescribed formats and within specified timelines.

• Lead specialized groups and supervise or co-facilitate groups with clinical interns when suitable.

• Choose appropriate interventions tailored to individual client needs.

• Foster therapeutic relationships with clients through encouragement and other positive reinforcers.

• Perform verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation in a virtual setting.

• Adhere to established protocols for client safety and emergency procedures.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care from admission to discharge.

• Attend clinical, consultation, and operational meetings.

• Act as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.

• Communicate client progress to referral sources, families, parents, and guardians as appropriate.

• Maintain relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors.

• Complete required training and other assigned responsibilities.

• Provide evidence-based, culturally competent, client-centered behavioral health care.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.

• Must possess an LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, and/or PhD, PsyD in good standing within the state of California.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working with clients who have a primary mental health diagnosis.

• Willingness to pursue Colorado clinical licensure.

• Clearance from a criminal background check and compliance with any other mandatory state/federal requirements.

• Openness to obtaining licensure in additional states as necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners.

• Capability to sit or remain stationary for extended durations.

• Proficiency in speaking and hearing.

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

• Competence in current theory and evidence-based practices.

• Cultural competence and the ability to deliver client-centered care.

• Experience with psychosocial, pain, domestic violence, substance use, self-harm, and distress assessments.

• Proficient in providing individual, family, and group behavioral health services through virtual platforms.

• Ability to maintain client engagement, therapeutic presence, privacy, and professional boundaries in a virtual environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborative environment committed to clinical excellence.

• Multiple career development pathways.

• Company-supported continuing education and certification.

• Various health plan design options available.

• Flexible dental and vision plan options.

• 100% company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.

• 100% company-paid critical illness (with health enrollment plan).

• 100% company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• 401K with company match.

• Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax savings accounts.

• Generous team member referral program.

• Parental leave.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.