Intensive Outpatient Therapist
hace 28 días
Missouri City
Job Description Arina Intensive Outpatient Program — Intensive Care for a Peaceful Tomorrow At Arina, our name signifies both peace and purity, aligning with our mission to bring harmony back to those struggling with mental health challenges. We’re seeking a dedicated therapist who values combining clinical expertise, compassion, and collaboration to help patients achieve emotional stability and long-term wellness. Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled Therapist to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Missouri City, TX. This full-time, in-person position plays an essential role in providing high-quality behavioral health care and advancing program excellence through clinical delivery, utilization review, and participation in quality and performance initiatives. The ideal candidate is a master’s-level clinician who is confident in group facilitation, understands the importance of outcome-driven treatment, and values teamwork, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care and Therapy Delivery: • Facilitate daily group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing., • Conduct individual and family therapy sessions as clinically indicated., • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with internal policies, state, and payer requirements., • Participate in utilization review (UR) processes, ensuring that patient care meets medical necessity criteria and level-of-care standards., • Actively participate in quality and performance improvement committees, contributing to discussions on patient outcomes, documentation standards, and clinical compliance., • Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for program enhancement and to support the development of new treatment initiatives., • Participate in regular staff meetings, clinical case reviews, and internal training to maintain best-practice standards., • Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and administrative staff to ensure continuity of care and effective communication., • Provide input to leadership regarding program improvements, patient needs, and workflow efficiencies., • Conduct weekly environmental rounds consistent with Joint Commission and HHSC requirements, • Ensure that the clinical environment is conducive to a safe, secure, and calm setting, • Education: Master’s degree in Social Work field from an accredited institution., • Licensure: Active Texas license (LMSW, LCSW, or LMFT), • Experience:, • At least two (2) years of experience providing therapy in an IOP, PHP, or behavioral health setting preferred., • Experience with utilization review, insurance authorization, and clinical documentation strongly preferred., • Skills:, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong clinical documentation and time management abilities., • Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, confidentiality standards, and managed care practices. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that may include: • Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, • 401(k) with employer match, • Paid time off and paid holidays