Inpatient Group Therapist – Expressive Arts Therapy

Universal Health Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbour Hospital in the Boston area seeks an Activity Therapist to join its inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team, providing expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on psychiatric units.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with 6 months of group-leader experience preferred. This full-time, on-site position offers a collaborative environment within a long-standing community resource.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or related field is required.
• 6 months experience as a group leader in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group therapy facilitation

Assessment and treatment planning

Documentation

Education

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

Job description

Arbour Hospital in the Boston area seeks an Activity Therapist to join its inpatient multidisciplinary treatment team, providing expressive arts therapy, psychoeducational groups, and recreational activities on psychiatric units.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with 6 months of group-leader experience preferred. This full-time, on-site position offers a collaborative environment within a long-standing community resource.