Virtual IOP Therapist – Tennessee

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare

. Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions for clients in a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual, group, and family therapy within a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program, while effectively assessing client needs and developing tailored treatment plans. Maintains strong therapeutic relationships and employs crisis intervention techniques to ensure client safety and well-being.

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LCSW, LPC/MHSP, LMFT, Or PhD; PsyD With HSPVirtual Therapy FacilitationCrisis Intervention And De-EscalationClinical Documentation And ReportingIndividualized Care Plan Development

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Hard Skills

Psychosocial EvaluationTreatment Plan DevelopmentBehavioral Health ServicesScreening And AssessmentCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationTherapeutic Relationship ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based PracticeVirtual Platform Proficiency

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationClient AdvocacyTeam CollaborationEmpathyBoundary Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

Tennessee Clinical LicensureLCSWLPC/MHSPLMFTPhD; PsyD With HSP

Industry Keywords

Intensive Outpatient ProgramMental Health DiagnosisTherapeutic BoundariesClient Safety ProtocolsClinical Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions for clients in a virtual Intensive Outpatient mental health program
Assess clients’ therapeutic needs and develop appropriate treatment plans
Facilitate group, family, individual, and specialized therapy sessions
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required reports
Complete clinical documentation within prescribed formats and timelines
Maintain ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentation and behaviors
Select appropriate interventions for individual client needs
Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers
Set limits and maintain therapeutic boundaries
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation and follow client safety and emergency response protocols
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care from admission through discharge
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings
Serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases
Communicate client progress with referral sources, families, parents, and guardians as appropriate
Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors
Attend and complete trainings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology
Must hold an LCSW, LPC/MHSP, LMFT or PhD; PsyD with HSP, in good standing, within the state of Tennessee
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis
Tennessee clinical licensure and willingness to obtain Iowa clinical licensure
Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states, as needed
Criminal background check clearance and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
Ability to facilitate individual, family, and group behavioral health services through virtual platforms
Knowledge of current theory and evidence-based practice
Ability to conduct screening and assessment and develop individualized care plans
Ability to conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation in a virtual environment
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, clients, families, and external partners
Ability to sit or remain stationary for extended periods
Ability to speak and hear
May be required to lift up to 15 lbs
Ability to complete required training within assigned time frames

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
Multiple Career Development Pathways
Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
100% Company Paid Life & ADD
401K with Company Match
Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
Generous Team Member Referral Program
Parental Leave