Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist- Women’s Health

SummitRidge Hospital is a leading behavioral health psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors, in addition to partial hospitalization and other outpatient programs (includes a location in Athens). 

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Contract IOP Therapist – Women’s Health.  Due to continued growth, we are pleased to announce an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate IOP Therapist to join our clinical team.  Provide high-quality, evidenced-based care remote; focused on addressing the physical, social and emotional needs of women, including reproductive health, menopause, postpartum issues, trauma, and gender-specific mental health concerns.

Responsibilities include program development, three nights per week group facilitation, suicide risk assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning. Collaboration with treatment team including psychiatrist, medical internist, and pharmacy team. Establishing curriculum that focuses on cognitive, emotional, and physical changes that occur prenatal, perinatal, postpartum and during perimenopause and menopause.  This includes but is not limited to sleep disturbances, weight management, brain fog, health and wellness, professional challenges, depression, and anxiety. 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured IOP group therapy sessions (process, psychoeducation, skills-based)
• Provide individual and family therapy as clinically indicated
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed
• Collaborate with internal team members and external referral sources to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and utilization reviews
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
• Support crisis intervention and risk assessment when necessary

What We’re Looking For

• A clinician who is engaged, accountable, and solution-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly with diverse client populations
• A team player who can also take initiative and manage their own caseload effectively
• Someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional growth

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a consistent caseload and meet productivity standards
• Complete all documentation within required timeframes 
• Deliver high-quality, clinically sound group and individual sessions
• Demonstrate measurable client engagement and progress
• Adhere to program schedules and maintain punctuality
• Contribute positively to team culture and collaboration
• Support program growth through strong clinical outcomes and referral relationships

Why Join Us

Join a growing behavioral health program where your clinical expertise makes a direct impact. We offer meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to help shape a program committed to excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Active and unrestricted licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent)
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care)
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), or similar level of care
• Background in mental health, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders
• Experience facilitating group therapy
• Familiarity with insurance requirements and medical necessity criteria
• Clinical experience with treating unique women’s health needs is strongly preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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