What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist position at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center?
Overview
Provide Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services for adolescents and adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This role focuses on group and individual therapy, accurate level-of-care determination, and strong coordination with court and community systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for adolescent and adult clients
- Determine appropriate level of care using ASAM criteria
- Provide individual therapy and facilitate IOP group services for SUD clients
- Develop diagnostic impressions and implement individualized treatment plans
- Monitor progress and support step-down/termination planning based on clinical need
- Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate treatment and program services
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards
- Provide counseling, referrals, and resource coordination for clients and families
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings
- Maintain active coordination with community partners (e.g., drug court, probation and parole, DOC)
- Work within a team-based model to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum
- Uphold professional ethics, continuity of care, and quality standards
- Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
- Complete additional duties as assigned by leadership
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's in Humans Services Field. Must have a valid Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s license. IOP experience preferred.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to evaluate needs of clients. Knowledge of overall objectives and treatment concepts of substance use. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to the care and treatment mental/behavior disorders and SUD clients. Good verbal and written skills; patience and flexibility. Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. Ability to communicate with others in a professional manner. An eclectic knowledge base.
EEO/AA RESPONSBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
For more information about this position, please contact Jessica Briggs at 859-368-8897 or Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at 606-886-8572.
All persons seeking employment at MCCC must complete and submit an Application for Employment and a Criminal Records Check form. To download an employment application, visit www.mtcomp.org/careers
Completed forms may be emailed, faxed, or mailed/delivered to Kathy Goble, Human Resources Director at Central Office, Prestonsburg, KY.
Fax: Attention Kathy Goble, 606-886-4433
Mail/Deliver: Mountain Comprehensive Care Center | ATTN: Human Resources | 104 South Front Avenue | Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center is a behavioral health center providing services throughout Kentucky. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and Professional Liability Insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,124 - $95,761