Licensed Group Counselor — Group Therapy Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Licensed Group Counselor at Hackensack Meridian Health provides group psychotherapeutic services under supervision, following standards and not for one-to-one supervision. A day includes leading multiple therapeutic groups, assessments within 48 hours, and collaborating with treatment teams to develop care plans.

Requires a Master's in Social Work or related field, NJ LSW or Associate Counselor license, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience; strong communication and computer skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or other related Mental Health Counseling field.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic activities assessment and group counseling services to assigned patient groups.
• Completes the Group Counselor Assessment of the patient within 48 hours of admission.
• Provides a minimum of four therapeutic groups per day, an evening group one day per week, and weekend groups on assigned units.
• May provide groups on other units as needed.
• Understands and adheres to the organization's health and safety requirements.
• Understands and adheres to all Hospital, Federal, State, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Assesses the patient's learning needs, readiness and barriers to learning of patients and documents appropriately.
• Takes the lead in unit preparations for holiday celebrations.
• Provides information to the treatment team regarding the patient's participation/progress in conducted groups.
• Develops a plan of care for the patient that reflects the assessed needs, strengths, preferences and goals, and stages in the recovery process.
• Attends multidisciplinary treatment plan conferences for assigned patients and works collaboratively with members of the treatment team to assess.
• Completes documentation of patient's progress toward achieving goals in a weekly progress note, weekly treatment plan review or revision and transfer or discharge summary in the context of specific treatment objectives.
• Participates in departmental meetings, unit meetings, in-services, and other meetings as requested.
• Maintains current knowledge in their field of specialization by attending continuing educational programs/offerings.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm

Proficient computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Licensed Group Counselor at Hackensack Meridian Health provides group psychotherapeutic services under supervision, following standards and not for one-to-one supervision. A day includes leading multiple therapeutic groups, assessments within 48 hours, and collaborating with treatment teams to develop care plans.

Requires a Master's in Social Work or related field, NJ LSW or Associate Counselor license, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience; strong communication and computer skills