Therapist - PHP/IOP

This position will help support our upcoming Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls PHP/IOP locations opening September / October 2026! 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 will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services. Schedule: Full-time 40 hours / week, Monday - Friday, typical shift 8am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

Lead collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate direct social services interventions for assigned patients and their support systems; Use empirically supported therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, or family therapy; Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions; Assess patients' needs and identify mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges; Develop individualized treatment plans and facilitate treatment team meetings; Provide counseling and support within sessions and in the milieu as needed; Educate patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care, treatment options, and aftercare plans; Document patient progress, goals, and interventions within required timeframes; Collaborate with internal and external professionals such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers; Follow ethical codes of conduct and maintain confidentiality; Participate in ongoing professional development; Report suspected physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to law and System policy; Provide for patient and facility safety; Support staffing/scheduling changes when program and patient care needs require; Participate in clinical initiatives and continuous improvement; Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory compliance; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy; Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent in state practicing (e.g., LPCC, LMHC); Cross-train in minimum two (2) other programs and/or levels of care; SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin if working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, plus a substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in; Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior; American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire, with bi-annual re-certification; Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer, with annual re-certification; Attend all mandatory and relevant in-services; Responsible for all educational requirements related to program/unit license regulatory requirements; For Residential programs: current and active driver's license in good standing

Nice to have

Minimum two (2) years' experience in health care and at least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting; Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements; Current and active driver's license in good standing for all levels of care

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)