PT Therapist I

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Pasadena Villa Greensboro OP - Greensboro, NC, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, Why You Will Love Working With Us!

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions.

Our team’s foundation is client centered care and clinical excellence through our 5-star service commitment – Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Flexibility, Service, and Collaboration. We are committed to our team and our team is committed to our clients! We are seeking a Part-Time Therapist to join our team in Chapel Hill, NC!

What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support Generous Team Member Referral Program Position Summary The PT Therapist provides group therapy for clients in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility.

This position is dedicated entirely to group therapy and does not carry an individual caseload. The Therapist facilitates two to three 50-minute groups each morning, Monday through Friday, at either the PHP or IOP level of care.

Our program uses an established, DBT-informed curriculum that provides structure while allowing clinicians to bring their own clinical strengths, interests, creativity, and therapeutic style.

Groups may include DBT skills, psychoeducation, somatic and experiential interventions, therapeutic discussion, and peer support. We also value clinicians who can think on their feet, get creative, and confidently adapt when unexpected needs arise.

The ideal candidate is an engaging and confident facilitator who is comfortable speaking in front of a group, communicating clinical concepts clearly, and using appropriate humor and other dynamic engagement strategies to maintain attention and therapeutic focus.

This is a highly collaborative role with the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and see clients’ growth through consistent daily contact.

Relationships and Contacts Within the organization: Maintains frequent and close working relationships with clinical, admissions, and leadership team members throughout the organization.

Outside the organization: Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners and vendors, as needed. Position

Responsibilities

Essential

Responsibilities

Facilitates three 50-minute group therapy sessions each morning, Monday through Friday, in accordance with the clinical program schedule, at both the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of care, as assigned based on program needs.

Facilitates DBT skills groups and other specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervises and/or co-leads groups with clinical interns, when appropriate. Creates an engaging, welcoming, and therapeutically meaningful group environment that encourages participation and connection.

Communicates clinical concepts and skills clearly and effectively to groups with varying levels of clinical knowledge, engagement, and ability.

Maintains energy, focus, and therapeutic presence throughout group programming and uses effective facilitation skills to encourage participation and maintain appropriate group structure.

Completes group therapy notes, contact logs, and other reports in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines, as applicable to the position. Completes all necessary documentation within prescribed format and timelines.

Ensures documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors. Selects and applies appropriate therapeutic interventions to meet the clinical needs of the group.

Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes. Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner. Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed.

Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge. Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings and contributes to collaborative treatment planning and clinical decision-making.

Communicates client progress with referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate. Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner. Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology. Must hold a LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT or equivalent provisional licensure, in good standing, within the state of North Carolina. Position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. Other

Requirements

Requires clearance of TB test, criminal background check clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start date.

Pasadena Villa Outpatient provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJPOP