Part Time - Social Worker
Company: Freedom Magnolia
Location: Brookhaven
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Part Time Therapist Freedom Behavioral IOP in Magnolia, MS is
currently looking for a part time therapist to cover one-two days a
week, with the potential to increase at a later date. Groups of 10
patients maximum will be performed three times per day for one-hour
sessions each. Patients will arrive via hospital transport around
8:30 am and group sessions will begin at 9:00 am. Come and join our
growing team in Magnolia. Position Summary The Geriatric Psych IOP
Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic services to
patients enrolled in the Geriatric Intensive Outpatient Program.
The Therapist conducts group, individual, and family therapy
sessions, completes assessments, develops individualized treatment
plans, and ensures documentation complies with regulatory and
facility standards. The role focuses on promoting the mental and
emotional well-being of older adults through structured therapeutic
interventions in an outpatient setting. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Facilitate evidence-based group therapy sessions
for geriatric patients, addressing mental health conditions such as
depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, and adjustment
disorders. Provide individual and family counseling as indicated in
the treatment plan. Complete psychosocial assessments and
contribute to multidisciplinary treatment team planning. Develop,
implement, and update individualized treatment plans in
collaboration with the patient, family, and care team. Document all
services provided in the electronic health record in a timely and
accurate manner, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state
regulations, and payer requirements. Participate in daily or weekly
treatment team meetings, providing updates on patient progress and
recommendations. Coordinate care with internal staff (nursing,
psychiatry, social services) and external providers (primary care,
specialists, community agencies). Assist with discharge planning,
referrals, and follow-up services as needed. Provide crisis
intervention and de-escalation as appropriate. Support the
program’s quality improvement and compliance efforts. Maintain
confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling,
Psychology, or related field required. Current state licensure as
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent required. Experience in geriatric
behavioral health preferred. Knowledge of age-specific issues,
therapeutic modalities, and community resources for the elderly.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Working Conditions Primarily outpatient clinical setting. May
require flexible hours depending on program needs. Occasional
lifting or assisting patients during crisis interventions may be
necessary. Freedom Behavioral Health provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.
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