IOP & PHP Therapist

We are excited to soon introduce IOP services to our Knoxville clinic, and we need the support of a strong therapist and group facilitator to support our team

Who We're Looking For:

• Talented and dynamic clinicians who enjoy working with a diverse patient population and are dedicated to providing a high quality of care for their patients.
• For this role we need a therapist who has obtained either provisional of full licensure in TN: LPC-MHSP or LPC-MHSP(temp), LMFT or LMFT-A, LCSW, or LMSW.

What We Offer:

• Collaboration with other Therapists, PMHNPs, Psychiatrists and Psychologists to provide comprehensive care for your patients.
• Talented and insightful clinical leadership and support team members so that you can focus on your patients.
• The chance to work with patients in an outpatient environment - an opportunity to follow your patients' progress as you work with them on a regular basis.
• A full line up of benefits including health, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Job Summary

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the IOP & PHP Therapist provides direct therapeutic care to adolescent and adult patients of Athena Care in both an individual and group setting. This includes any and all forms of counseling and psychotherapy within the scope of practice of the clinician's practice and experience.

Core Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provides outpatient mental health therapeutic services to clients of Athena
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats adults, adolescents, and/or children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders
• Participates in intake and admission process for IOP and PHP programming
• As needed, drafts and/or revises components of the IOP and PHP curriculum
• Effectively plans, drafts, and executes planning for upcoming client groups
• Actively leads and participates in group sessions
• Documents all patient encounters and diagnostic test results accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Collaborates with psychologist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and other treatment team members to coordinate client care and facilitate internal referrals to IOP and PHP programming.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Participates as an active member of the Therapy team
• Maintain appropriate licensure and supervision in a manner consistent with standards of practice
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with local medical community and within Athena
• Consults with other physicians and/or clinicians about each patient's specific need and refer to specialists as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other relevant fields
• Three or more years experience providing mental health services preferred
• Ability to work with patients ages 10-up is required, and ages 5-up is strongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current, unrestricted therapy license in the state of Tennessee, in good standing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
• Maintain credentials and licensure requirements with all major insurance companies and licensing boards
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, etc)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable regulatory requirements (HIPAA, 42 CFR Pt 2, etc.)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), bedside manner, and time management skills
• Ability to effectively and successfully participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Proficient with common technology hardware and software
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to provide high quality care and meet deadlines
• Consistently demonstrate positive customer service approach
• Commitment to ethical conduct and acting in the interest of patients served while adhering to all applicable policies and procedures of the organization
• Ability to travel between facilities (if working at more than one location) to include reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and personal automobile insurance preferred

This is an office-type role with primarily sedentary job duties and limited reaching, pulling, pushing, or carrying.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary for an individual in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.