Lead Therapist – PHP, IOP

Rogers Behavioral Health

Lead Therapist overseeing psychiatric PHP/IOP therapy, staff development, and patient-care quality. Rogers Behavioral Health provides specialized evidence-based psychiatric treatment.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeOconomowoc • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care and social services, with a strong focus on therapeutic interventions and compliance with regulatory requirements. Capable of training and supporting multidisciplinary teams while effectively managing patient care processes from admission to discharge.

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Cognitive Behavioral TherapiesTherapeutic Intervention TechniquesSubstance Abuse Specialty Authorization

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Hard Skills

Patient CareSocial Services CoordinationStaff EvaluationChart AuditingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCoaching and TrainingProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

American Red Cross Professional Rescue CertificationNCI Training Certification

Industry Keywords

Psychiatric SettingHuman Growth and BehaviorJoint Commission GuidelinesState of Wisconsin RegulationsMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote teamwork and serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary patient-care team
Train, coach, consult with, and support assigned behavior specialists and therapists
Oversee development, coordination, and facilitation of social services for patients and families
Collaborate with site operational and clinical leadership
Provide direct patient care and social services as needed
Oversee timely planning and patient care from admission through discharge
Ensure staff scheduling and coverage needs are met
Establish and communicate goals consistent with job duties, program requirements, and Rogers’ mission
Evaluate staff and report to the Director/Manager of Operations
Participate in staff evaluations, orientation, supervision, coaching, and professional growth
Participate in department and multidisciplinary meetings, committees, performance-improvement meetings, and team projects
Follow cases and provide feedback to improve quality of care
Accept patient assignments and provide group, individual, and family therapy
Participate in interdisciplinary staffing and discuss patient progress
Audit 20% of charts based on daily census
Resolve medical-record deficiencies and recommend improvements based on audit trends
Provide feedback, education, and observations to staff and leadership
Assist with recruitment and conduct comprehensive interviews
Participate in marketing, outreach visits, educational talks, and community events
Promote department goals, Rogers’ mission, and compliance with policies and procedures
Support conflict resolution and investigations in collaboration with Human Resources
Monitor variances and their impact on the department budget
Educate staff regarding applicable regulations and requirements, including Joint Commission and State of Wisconsin guidelines
Demonstrate measurable goal achievement and timely completion of tasks
Communicate professionally and resolve peer issues in a positive, solution-focused manner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in health care and at least two (2) years in a psychiatric setting, preferred
Full, independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent in the state practicing
A substance abuse specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required
If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is preferred in WI
Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior
Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapies, as applicable to the program
American Red Cross Professional Rescue certification required within thirty (30) days of date of hire, with bi-annual re-certification
Formal training in the management of the aggressive patient (NCI) required within sixty (60) days of date of hire, with annual re-certification
Attend all mandatory in-services and other relevant in-services
Fulfill educational requirements and obligations pertaining to the program/unit license and regulatory requirements
Demonstrate effective communication, organizational, punctuality, preparedness, and professional skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
No weekends, holidays, or on-call required