Group Therapist

The General Hospital Corporation; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated mental health clinician to provide group psychotherapy on inpatient units, residential and partial hospital programs, alongside individual therapy.

The role emphasizes applying structured group frameworks (educational, social interaction, community-building) and collaborating with the unit's Group Therapy Coordinator. Responsibilities include supervising and documenting, coordinating with clinical teams, and contributing to rounds,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in related fields required.
• Experience providing group and individual therapy in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of empirically supported group therapies (CBT, ACT, MI, DBT).

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy on inpatient and partial hospital units.
• Support the Group Therapy Coordinator in program assessment and development.
• Maintain documentation within the EMR per hospital standards.
• Communicate with clinical teams and participate in rounds and planning meetings.
• Contribute to program committees, teaching, and research as time allows.

Skills

Group therapy

Individual therapy

CBT ACT DBT

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing group psychotherapy on inpatient units, residential, and/or partial hospital programs, along with providing individual therapy, which focuses on the application and acquisition of skills addressed in groups. Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1) educational, 2) social interaction, 3) community-making. They will work with the specific unit's Inpatient Group Coordinator to facilitate group experiences and support the needs of the identified client population. Additionally, they are encouraged to participate in other hospital activities, including, as time allows, committees, teaching, training, and research.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions

• -Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as assigned. Interventions should be structured appropriately for the specific clientele being served. Therapist will be responsible for both set-ups before and clean-up after the group occurs.
• -Provides support to the Group Therapy Coordinator in the assessment, evaluation, and development of the group therapy program on the unit.
• -The therapist provides a non-judgmental environment in which clients can process and verbalize personal insight and awareness of their issues.
• -Documents inpatient hospital group forms within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures.
• -Provides consultation and evaluation to clinical teams and other units based on specific areas of expertise/training.
• -Alerts appropriate staff (e.g., Nurse Director, Medical and/or Clinical Director, Treatment Teams) of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions.
• -Reviews and contributes to the specified program's Group Resources Manual, which details group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources.
• -Follows all established group therapy protocols.
• -Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in rounds, staff meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings, treatment planning meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• -Reports to identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Licenses and Credentials

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License]
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License]
• Occupational Therapist [State License]
• Counselor [Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - LADC - State License]
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License]
• Psychologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

• Group and individual therapy experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplined team.
• - Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• - Experience with empirically supported/validated group therapy skills (i.e., CBT, ACT, MI, DBT) is preferred.
• - Familiarity with hospital/partial-hospital or community-based treatment programs.
• - Active interest in clinical care issues related to inpatient psychiatric treatment.
• - Successful candidates must possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office) to access/maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual training, use job-specific applications, and complete documentation using the electronic medical record (experience with the Epic platform preferred).
• - See the departmental competency list if applicable.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• 16-24 hours per week
• Mondays & Tuesdays 8am-4:30pm

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)