Group Activity Therapist

Community Services Group - CSG; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Career development

Job summary

Community Services Group - CSG is seeking a Group Activity Therapist to support individuals as part of a multidisciplinary team within our Youth Mental Health Services School Based Partial Hospitalization Program. The role reports to the Program Director and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Starting wage is $20.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience. The position includes comprehensive benefits; opportunity for professional development within a caring organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with prior working experience in mental health; OR
• Bachelor’s degree...
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

• Provides case administration to an assigned caseload.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
• Performs clinical assessments and develops/implements treatment plans.
• Communicates relevant information regarding individuals to family and appropriate agencies.
• Collects data on client treatment plan goals.
• Shares in the ongoing assessment of the individual’s progress.
• Engages in daily interaction and communication with program participants.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptomatology.
• Knowledge of general principles of psychopathology.
• Basic knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.
• Ability to conceptualize and plan appropriate therapy programs for individuals seeking mental health treatment.
• Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet individual’s specific level of function.
• Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups.
• Ability to observe and accurately document individual activities and progress.

Skills

Case management

Group facilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

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Summary

The Group Activity Therapist primary responsibility is to assist and support individuals in achieving their optimal level of functioning as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Group Activity Therapist reports directly to the Program Director.

This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services School Based Partial Hospitalization Program.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Wage Information

Starting wage: $20.00 per hour, may be negotiable based on relevant experience

Job Description

• Provides case administration to an assigned caseload.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
• Performs clinical assessments and develops/implements treatment plans.
• Communicates relevant information regarding individuals to family and appropriate agencies.
• Collects data on client treatment plan goals.
• Shares in the ongoing assessment of the individual’s progress.
• Engages in daily interaction and communication with program participants.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptomatology.
• Knowledge of general principles of psychopathology.
• Basic knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.
• Ability to conceptualize and plan appropriate therapy programs for individuals seeking mental health treatment.
• Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet individual’s specific level of function.
• Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups.
• Ability to observe and accurately document individual activities and progress.

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior working experience in mental health; OR

a Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years working experience in mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities settings.

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.