Group Therapist - Per Diem

Arbour Hospital; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A behavioral health facility in Massachusetts is seeking an Activity Therapist (Per Diem) to provide expressive arts therapy and recreational activities in inpatient psychiatric settings. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in social work or related field and some experience in group leadership within a psychiatric environment. Responsibilities include facilitating therapy groups, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with the treatment team, all to support patient-focused behavioral healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field required.
• 6 months experience as a group leader in psychiatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop treatment goals.
• Facilitate 4 groups per day.
• Complete group documentation and communicate with the treatment team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Group leadership

Activity therapy assessment

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in social work or mental health counseling

Job description

Activity Therapist – Per Diem

At Arbour Hospital, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high‑quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient‑focused approach to behavioral healthcare. We are an important community resource for a wide range of vital behavioral health services. We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that addresses individualized behavioral health needs. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community‑based programs, and day treatment.

The Activity Therapist is an important member of Arbour Hospital's inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team. The Group Therapist provides expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on our inpatient psychiatric units.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial activity therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals
• Facilitate 4 groups per day
• Complete group documentation and communicate with other members of the treatment team via treatment planning and team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field required
• 6 months experience as a group leader in a psychiatric hospital, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment program preferred

EEO Statement

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