Outpatient (IOP) Therapist- Telehealth

Columbus Behavioral Center Outpatient Services is seeking a master’s level therapist for our Adolescent Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program.  This program utilizes both virtual and in-person treatment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for serving youth with mental health concerns, a drive to lead a successful program, and ability to problem-solve and work independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing direct clinical services including IOP group format and individual and family services as needed
• Completing psychosocial assessment upon admission
• Case management and treatment planning
• Timely documentation that reflect medical necessity
• Aftercare coordination
• Insurance utilization, prior authorizations, and follow-up
• Other duties as needed to promote program growth

 Program highlights:

• Serves ages 12 to 18
• Four to six weeks of programming, depending on clinical need
• Can help bridge the gap between acute level of care and outpatient individual therapy
• Can utilize as an alternative to inpatient treatment
• Can serve as a step-down from residential or acute mental health treatment addressing the following:
  • Depression
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma history
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Self-harm behaviors

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically related mental health field.
• Experience: Minimum requirement (1) year of experience providing direct clinical services (preferably with Adolescents.) Must have strong clinical assessment skills and working knowledge of the DSM.
• License: LCSW, LMHC, LMHCa, or LSW preferred. License required.  
• Preferred experience: Patient population experience with youth and group therapy programming.