A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
IOP Therapist (MA/MSW/SUDP) Universal Health Services United States, Washington, Spokane 104 West 5th Avenue (Show on map) Aug 13, 2026
Responsibilities
SUMMARY STATEMENT & PURPOSE
The Clinical Therapist specializes in providing mental health treatment to adults enrolled in IOP. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating individual and group therapy, providing family engagement and psychoeducation, performing crisis intervention and SUD evaluations, and coordinating discharge planning. Services are delivered using evidencebased and developmentally appropriate practices to promote emotional regulation, behavioral stabilization, and healthy functioning in adolescents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A
Master's degree or higher in a relevant field such as counseling, social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
Must be a Substance Use Disorder Professions (SUDP) and must obtain an Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC), or Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC).
Direct experience in individual and family group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Current BLS, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certification, provided by
INBH. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Psychologist
Preferred three (3) years, post-Master's experience in a psychiatric health care setting. Qualifications Essential Responsibilities - IOP
Provide individual, group, and family therapyusing evidencebased, developmentally appropriate practices.
Conduct psychosocial, developmental, and behavioral assessments and document changes in clinical status.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and teach coping, emotional regulation, and treatmentengagement skills.
Collaborate with adults and families to develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
Support families through education, consultation, and family meetings.
Monitor patient progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and complete timely clinical documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, care coordination, and discharge planning.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all legal, ethical, and mandated reporting requirements.
