Program Therapist (Inpatient)

Schedule: M-F dayshift hours (No weekends or on-call)

Location: State College, PA

Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Description:

The Program Therapist provides therapeutic services for patients utilizing group, individual, and family therapy sessions to adults in an intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization environment. They work within a small, interdisciplinary team with a focus on quality patient care and provision of services ordered by a physician. The Licensed Therapist documents all completed services in compliance with provided standards and regulations and is thorough with details and organization.

Position Responsibilities:

Care:

All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.

• Ensure accurate completion of the psychosocial assessment on each patient.
• Ensure accurate completion of group psychotherapy notes for each patient.
• Ensure accurate completion of treatment plans.
• Demonstrate understanding of mental health assessment of adults.
• Demonstrate an understanding of adult counseling treatment, group therapy, and evidenced based practices.
• Provide understanding of adult case management.

Compliance:

Ensure the program operates within all regulations

• Participate in outcome studies timelines, understanding of administration of the tests and when they are to be reported.
• Participate in treatment team meetings with medical director.
• Complete all notes in prescribed timeline.
• Comply with all regulations.

Community:

Become a wonderful addition to your local community.

• Demonstrate understanding of community education definitions and activities.
• Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration.
• Present IOP/PHP to community as directed by Program Director.
• Participate in cohesive team environment to ensure program success.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders in a PHP/IOP level of care.
• Understanding of group therapy dynamics, individual therapy interventions, crisis assessment, safety planning, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses, trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, suicide risk assessment, and basic psychopharmacology.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards, treatment planning, medical necessity criteria, HIPAA, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and relevant state/federal regulations.
• Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and update goals based on patient progress and level-of-care needs.
• Strong group facilitation skills, including the ability to manage high-acuity presentations, interpersonal conflict, emotional dysregulation, and varying stages of readiness for change.
• Ability to assess and respond appropriately to clinical risk, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, homicidal ideation, withdrawal concerns, abuse/neglect, and psychiatric decompensation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, utilization review staff, families/support systems, and external providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries, demonstrate cultural humility, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to prioritize patient safety, manage competing clinical demands, and function effectively in a fast-paced, structured treatment environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and willingness to comply with organizational policies, quality standards, and performance expectations.

Work-Life Balance:

• Monday-Friday
• No Weekends
• No On-Call
• PTO accrual

Competitive Benefits:

• Low cost Medical, Vision, & Dental
• Matching 401k - vested on day one
• Furthering Education Assistance

Unmatched Clinical Support:

We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7, including a group curriculum toolkit. We connect you with our top therapists/social workers for peer-to-peer training and support.

Requirements

License/Education:

• License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by state. May include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.
• Certification: Must meet any applicable state certification standards.
• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school of social work or master’s degree in other counseling related field.

Experience:

Two to three years of clinical experience with adult population preferred.

Other:

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned. Upon an applicant’s request, the Company will consider a reasonable accommodation. Successful completion of a full background check is required for employment. At times, this may include drug testing.