Neuropsychiatric Hospitals
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
The IOP Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to adults and adolescents within an intensive outpatient program. They are responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning while managing insurance authorizations.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and possess an independent license (LPC or LCSW). A minimum of one year of experience in mental health or healthcare is required, along with BLS and HWC certifications.
Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment focus by interviewing the patient and their family members. Communicates with physicians to report patient progress needs, concerns, and potential and actual problems. Works closely with all members of the health care team in development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions. Provides group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational and other didactic group for patients and family members using various professional treatment modalities. Provides social work services including short-term individual counseling, group therapy, community resource planning, and crisis intervention. Develops and coordinates an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing treatment team and chart information to determine the patient's aftercare needs. Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party reimbursement sources. Demonstrates skill of writing individualized, behavioral and measurable treatment goals base upon information on psychosocial assessment and psychiatric evaluation. Conduct daily group therapy sessions. Conduct individual and or family therapy sessions. Obtain insurance benefit information, authorization for treatment and perform ongoing utilizations reviews. Files all progress notes in the medical record within 24 hours of the date of service.
Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling required. Independent License in Counseling (LPC) or Social Work (LCSW) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Handle with Care (HWC) certifications are required and obtained during orientation. Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health or healthcare required. 3 years of experience preferred. Experience developing and administering treatment plans Individual and group counseling techniques Exceptional communication skills