Inpatient Group Therapist: Expressive Arts & Psychoeducation

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour Hospital in the greater Boston area seeks an Activity Therapist to join its inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team to provide expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on psychiatric units. This full-time position supports a continuum of behavioral health services and patient-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field, and at least 6 months of group leadership experience in a

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Group therapy

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in social work/mental health counseling or related field

Job description

Arbour Hospital in the greater Boston area seeks an Activity Therapist to join its inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team to provide expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on psychiatric units. This full-time position supports a continuum of behavioral health services and patient-centered care.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field, and at least 6 months of group leadership experience in a