Inpatient Group Therapist

Meadows of Wickenburg; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 43,050 - 55,627; Part time

Job summary

Meadows of Wickenburg is hiring an Inpatient Group Therapist for their Brookline location. This part-time position involves facilitating group therapy sessions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients' mental health recovery.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading groups, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications in a mental health field.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading groups in a mental health context is necessary.
• Active state licensure in a mental health field is preferred.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions for patients.
• Develop and implement tailored therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct assessments and monitor treatment progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Group facilitation skills

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Crisis intervention

Understanding of mental health conditions

Education

Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related discipline

Active state licensure in a mental health field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Bournewood Hospital - Brookline, MA 02467; Position Type: Part Time; Education Level: Masters Degree; Salary Range: $31.25 - $40.38 Hourly; Job Shift: Per Diem; Job Category: Health Care.

Job Summary

Bournewood Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Inpatient Group Therapist to provide therapeutic services to individuals in an inpatient setting. The therapist will facilitate group therapy sessions, provide psychoeducation, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support both adult and adolescent patients in their mental health and SUD recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured group therapy sessions for patients dealing with various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement therapeutic interventions tailored to the needs of the patient population.
• Conduct assessments to determine group treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Educate patients on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in leading groups.
• Degree in a relevant mental health field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline) preferred.
• Active state licensure in a mental health field preferred.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior experience in an inpatient, residential, or acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Strong group facilitation skills with knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, or trauma-informed care.
• Spiritual advisor/background for some candidates also preferred.
• Ability to manage a dynamic and sometimes high-risk patient population with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.