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Intensive Outpatient Clinician (IOP)

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC·Surprise, Arizona

$35 - $35/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The IOP Therapist provides clinical assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based individual and group therapy for clients in an Intensive Outpatient Program. Responsibilities include conducting risk evaluations, facilitating therapeutic groups, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient recovery.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Destiny
  • Springs
  • Hospital
  • Main -
  • Surprise,
  • AZ 85378Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $35.00 HourlyNot all therapy changes lives. Yours can. Destiny Springs Healthcare is hiring an Intensive Outpatient Therapist (IOP) to help patients build skills, find hope, and achieve lasting recovery. We're looking for a licensed therapist who is passionate about behavioral health, group facilitation, and making a meaningful impact every day. 📍 Join a growing team 💙 Make a difference 🌟 Love what you do Apply today and be part of something bigger than a job. JOB SUMMARY The IOP Therapist provides clinical assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapy to clients enrolled in the Intensive Outpatient Program through means of individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, risk evaluations, and diagnostic screenings in accordance with DSM-5 and ADHS standards.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and update them regularly based on client progress and treatment team input.
  • Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions (e.g., CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, trauma-informed care) for adults and/or children in the IOP program.
  • Provide individual and family therapy to support treatment goals, improve communication, and address barriers to recovery.
  • Monitor client progress, maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with BHTs and medical staff.
  • Utilize crisis intervention skills to ensure client safety and de-escalate situations when necessary.
  • Attend required training, clinical supervision, and staff meetings as required.
  • Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position. Provides clinical oversight for assigned behavioral health programs and departments to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality care and compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Current Arizona license as one of the following: LPC, LAC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, or Psychologist.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
  • Experience with group facilitation/coordination and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Level one fingerprint clearance card in the State of Arizona or provide proof of application by hire date.
  • CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
  • CPI certification within 30 days of employment.

Preferred

Two (2) or more years of direct clinical experience in an IOP, PHP, or inpatient psychiatric settings.

Experience with DBT skills training, CBT interventions, and trauma-informed care.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Customer-service driven. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy along with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Should have a professional and personable demeanor.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Good spelling and grammar skills.

Requires an ability to work with numbers and mathematical concepts (adding, subtracting, etc.) on a regular basis.

Excellent follow-through skills.

Physical/

MENTAL

DEMANDS/

WORK

ENVIRONMENT: This job is operated in an outpatient hospital setting working with high acuity patients. Ability to exercise self-control in situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner is beneficial. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic and be able to move from one task to another. Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The Employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near/far vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination. Work environment is subject to interruptions, varying and unpredictable situations and time pressures related to multiple tasks. Regular attendance is required. Overtime, including weekends, may at times, be required to fulfill duties of position. Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. This position is on-site. Qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and a current Arizona license (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT). Required certifications include a Level One fingerprint clearance card, CPR, and CPI certification.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Group Facilitation
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Psychoeducation
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Screening

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$35 - $35/hr
Location
Surprise, Arizona
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Sep 11, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE LLC

Destiny Springs Healthcare is a 93 bed, 67,566 square-foot Behavioral Health facility that will provide both inpatient and outpatient treatment for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. Destiny Springs is designed to set a new standard in integrated acute care that fosters...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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