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UHS

Licensed Therapist- IOP

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist About the Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate IOP Therapist to join our growing clinical team to provide high-quality, evidenced-based care ...

UHS

Associate Therapist-IOP

San Diego, CA · On-site

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist About the Role We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Associate Licensed IOP Therapist to join our growing clinical team to provide high-quality ...

UHS

Licensed Therapist- IOP

San Diego, CA · On-site

Facilitate structured IOP group therapy sessions (process, psychoeducation, skills-based) * Provide individual and family therapy as clinically indicated * Complete timely and accurate clinical ...

New Pathway Recovery IOP

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Contracted LCSW, Psychiatric NP, LMFT, LPCC

Dublin, CA · On-site

$65 - $100/hr

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build and shape the clinical program of a new IOP from the start. The contract position will transition to full-time employment with full benefits upon ...

New Pathway Recovery IOP

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Contracted LCSW, Psychiatric NP, LMFT, LPCC

Dublin, CA · On-site

$65 - $100/hr

This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build and shape the clinical program of a new IOP from the start. The contract position will transition to full-time employment with full benefits upon ...

Casa de Amparo

Clinician (IOP-PHP)

San Marcos, CA · On-site

$71K - $88K/yr

IOP-PHP Clinician MAIN OFFICE CKC ADMIN - San Marcos, CA 92069 Overview Salary Range $71,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Category Health Care ...

Muir Wood Teen Treatment

IOP Therapist

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$105K/yr

IOP treatment is one of the most immersive clinical training grounds for licensed clinicians - diverse caseloads, complex presentations, and daily experience with crisis intervention, family systems ...

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What is an IOP?

An IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) job typically involves providing structured mental health or substance abuse treatment to patients who do not require inpatient care. Professionals in this role include therapists, counselors, and social workers who facilitate group and individual therapy sessions. They help clients develop coping skills, manage their conditions, and transition to independent living while receiving continued support.

What does an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) counselor do?

IOP Counselors generally spend their days facilitating group therapy sessions, conducting individual check-ins, and creating treatment plans tailored to clients’ needs. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers, to ensure coordinated care. Counselors also handle crisis intervention, maintain thorough documentation, and communicate with clients' families or external support systems when appropriate. This role is rewarding for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about helping individuals make meaningful progress in their mental health or substance abuse recovery journeys.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the IOP position?

To thrive as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Counselor, you need a background in counseling, psychology, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and state licensure. Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems, group therapy modalities, and crisis intervention techniques is commonly required. Strong interpersonal communication, empathy, and group facilitation skills set outstanding IOP counselors apart. These skills are critical for supporting clients’ recovery, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring effective therapeutic outcomes in a dynamic clinical setting.

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Licensed Therapist- IOP

San Diego, CA • On-site

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Job description

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Therapist

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate IOP Therapist to join our growing clinical team to provide high-quality, evidenced-based care through group, individual, and family therapy. Key responsibilities include facilitating structured IOP group therapy sessions, providing individual and family therapy, completing timely and accurate clinical documentation, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, monitoring client progress, collaborating with internal and external sources, participating in case consultations, team meetings, and utilization reviews, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting crisis intervention and risk assessment.

Benefit highlights include competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, 401(K) with company match, long and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, career development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

What we're looking for includes a clinician who is engaged, accountable, solution-oriented, has strong interpersonal and communication skills, can build rapport quickly, is a team player, manages their own caseload effectively, thrives in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment, and commits to ethical practice and continuous professional growth.

Performance expectations include maintaining a consistent caseload, meeting productivity standards, delivering high-quality group and individual sessions, demonstrating measurable client engagement and progress, adhering to program schedules, contributing positively to team culture, and supporting program growth through strong clinical outcomes and referral relationships.

Qualifications include a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, active and unrestricted licensure, strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, excellent documentation and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred experience includes 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 experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems.

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