Therapist - IOP (Part-time)

Intensive Outpatient Services Clinicians are licensed behavioral health professionals responsible for managing a clinical caseload, facilitating therapy groups, and developing comprehensive treatment and discharge plans within Salma Health’s Intensive Outpatient Programs. In this role, clinicians ensure that every patient receives continuous, individualized care. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, the IOP Clinician drives patient engagement and care coordination to support successful clinical outcomes, program compliance, and patient retention throughout the treatment journey.

Location

Remote in California

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Engagement & Orientation: Conduct IOP orientations for new patients, introducing program structure, expectations, and resources. Use motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to enhance retention, reduce early drop-out, and sustain engagement.

• Care Coordination & Discharge Planning: Lead discharge planning beginning at admission, ensuring linkage to outpatient providers, community resources, and payor-approved step-down services. Conduct collateral sessions with patients to support transition and continuity.

• Indirect Patient Contact (IPC) & Compliance: Document collateral contacts, discharge coordination, and case management activities in compliance with CMS and commercial payor standards. Ensure IPC is properly captured for utilization review and reimbursement audits.

• Group & Clinical Support: Facilitate psychotherapy, process and skills-based groups (e.g., DBT skills, relapse prevention). Provide clinical coverage for group sessions or therapeutic check-ins during staff absences, within scope of licensure.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in weekly case conferences, contributing psychosocial and systems-level insights to treatment planning. Provide clinical support and advocacy to ensure seamless care for this patient population.

• Outcomes & Quality: Track engagement, discharge, and readmission metrics; report trends to the Clinic IOP Director for quality-improvement initiatives. Implement corrective actions to improve retention, discharge quality, and community integration.

• Safety & Crisis Support: Assist in updating safety plans and activating crisis escalation pathways as needed. Provide documentation that meets licensure, accreditation, and payor requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience working as a Licensed practitioner.

• Current clinical licensure in the state of California.

• Strong working knowledge of evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, trauma and dual diagnosis.

• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and remote clinical work.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.

• In-tact Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with acute psychiatric presentations, risk, and safety planning.

• Experience providing case management in addition to holding a clinical case load of acute adults

• Proven ability to thrive in milieu-based clinical environments.

• Previous experience working in an IOP, PHP, crisis residential and/ or in patient psychiatric hospital settings.

Why Join Salma

• Practice at the cutting edge of psychiatry—integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and interventional treatments.

• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture that prioritizes patient outcomes and clinical excellence.

• Contribute to the growth and innovation of specialty psychiatric programs in Orange County.

Company Mission & Vision

We are the brain health company of the future that integrates care delivery, technology innovation, and research breakthroughs to better understand brain biology and diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure brain disorders for all stages of life.

Who We Are

Salma Health is reimagining brain healthcare. We bring together advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatments, and continuous support under one connected system—so every person can receive the right care at the right moment.

Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, therapists, and technologists work together to deliver personalized, compassionate care for people living with brain and mental health conditions. By combining cutting-edge science with human understanding, we’re creating a new model of care that replaces fragmentation with connection and uncertainty with clarity.

Headquartered in California, Salma Health is expanding access to innovative brain health care across the U.S., beginning with clinics in San Diego and Orange County, with Bay Area and Los Angeles clinics opening soon.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually for 24 hours weekly as a part-time employee.

We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Work Authorization

Sponsorship for employment authorization may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the role and candidate qualifications.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law.

In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly—we’re happy to help.