Licensed Therapist- IOP

IOP COORDINATOR

Horizon Health is seeking an IOP coordinator to join our team at the IOP at Unity Point Health- Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to high functioning patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning for the Intensive Outpatient Program, IOP Coordinator also plans and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients. The Social Services Coordinator effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Responsibilities:

• Complete psychosocial assessment, Plan of Action, and Plan of Action updates within established timeframe.
• Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program
• Conduct daily group therapy sessions. Conduct individual and/or family therapy session.
• Collaborate with psychiatrist directing the group to ensure quality continuation of care and schedule weekly medication management
• Obtain insurance benefit information, authorization for treatment and perform ongoing utilization reviews.
• Provides comprehensive education, instructions, and/or advocacy information designed to assist the patient and significant others to identify secure needed health care follow-up
• Provides referring physicians and/or psychotherapists with weekly updates of patient's compliance with and progress in
• Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information
• Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families
• Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community
• Maintains compliance with state and federal confidentiality laws as well as upholding Horizon's confidentiality policies and procedures
• Assesses social services program and patient progress; communicating results and trends to the Program Director and treatment team
• Conducts individual, family, and group sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• Develops, implements and participates in a 24-hour call process to handle emergency situations
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
• Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

The Social Services Coordinator may fulfill the role of supervisor for the program in the absence of the Program Director and/or during weekend shifts

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com

• Master's degree in social work, clinical counseling, or equivalent required.
• Active IA clinical license- LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or state equivalent required.
• Minimum three years' of experience in a similar position and/or industry

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