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Inpatient Therapist - Pool

Rogers Behavioral Health · Oconomowoc, WI · Part time

Posted May 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

If you are still working toward full licensure, how do you use supervision to keep your work safe?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their level and use supervision well.

Tell me about a time you had to set a limit with a patient who was escalating.

What they are checking: Whether they can hold limits calmly and work with nursing to keep everyone safe.

What would you do

As a pool therapist working a few shifts a month, mostly weekends, how do you get up to speed on a patient you have never met?

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly review the chart and team notes and provide useful care on a short timeline.

A family member calls on a Saturday wanting an update and is upset no one has called them back. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond with care while respecting consent and privacy rules.

About the work

Inpatient stays are short. What do you try to accomplish in a single session with a patient in crisis?

What they are checking: Whether they focus on stabilization, safety and coping skills that fit an inpatient setting.

How do you assess suicide risk with a newly admitted patient, and what do you do with the findings?

What they are checking: Whether they can complete a careful risk assessment and communicate it to the team right away.

Walk me through how you would run a weekend group on an inpatient unit when patients have different diagnoses.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a useful, safe group for a mixed inpatient population.

How do you choose between CBT and DBT skills for an inpatient who is very distressed?

What they are checking: Whether they can pick evidence-based tools that suit the patient's state.

How do you leave notes that the weekday therapist can pick up on Monday?

What they are checking: Whether they document in a way that supports continuity across shifts.

How do you start discharge planning for a patient you may only see once?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to discharge planning even with limited contact.

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The full job description

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New Employee Retention Bonus *$5,000.00 retention bonus available! (In-training licensure) *$10,000.00 retention bonus available! (Fully licensed) (New Employee is defined as someone who has not been employed with Rogers for more than six months) Schedule: Pool II - Minimum 5 shifts per month required (3 must be on weekends) The therapist leads the collaboration among an interdisciplinary team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services interventions to patients assigned to their caseload and their support systems. The therapist utilizes empirically supported therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or family therapy, to aid in the stabilization and recovery of individuals with mental and behavioral health concerns. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where patients gain insight into the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards achieving their goals. Therapist may be responsible for other duties as directed by their manager/clinical operations supervisor to support direct patient care as well as system initiatives. The Therapist will work in an acute care setting that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and/or intensive outpatient services. Job Duties & Responsibilities: • Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals. • Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges. • Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings. • Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu. • Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans. • Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time. • Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes. • Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients. • Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health. • Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure. • Conduct self in a professional manner. • Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. • Communicate assertively and accurately. • Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development. • Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require. • Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system-wide continuous improvement. • Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. • Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility. • Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning, and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management. Education & Experience: • Master’s Degree in Social Work, or related field, from an accredited school of Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Family Therapy with experience in health care and in a psychiatric setting, preferred. • At minimum, an in-training as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-IT), Marriage and Family Therapist Training License (MFT-TL), Advance Practice Social Work (APSW) or equivalent in state practicing. • If working in a program requiring substance use credentialing, a SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in Wisconsin. A substance use specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required. • Working knowledge of therapeutic intervention and techniques for all age groups, as well as the dynamics of human growth and behavior. Required on-the-job Training • Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care). • American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. • Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required. • Attend all mandatory in-services and other in-services relevant to the position. • Be responsible for all educational requirements and related obligations pertaining to the license of the program/unit license regulatory requirements governing the program(s). • For Residential programs – Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care). The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) Click for more videos below. Therapist day in the life: intensive outpatient  Therapist day in the life: residential adult program With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family • 401(k) retirement plan • Employee share program • Life/disability insurance • Flex spending accounts • Tuition reimbursement • Health and wellness program • Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

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