Part Time Master’s Level Group Leader; LCSW or LMHC

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Master Level Group Leader to support activity therapy as part of the patient’s treatment plan. Work hours are 20 hours a week with shifts from 12:00-4:00pm or 10:30am-2:30pm.

The role requires a Master’s degree; an LCSW or LMHC is preferred. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required or provided upon hire, and previous recreation experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s required; LCSW or LMHC preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through observation and interviews for treatment planning.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the program to support progress.
• Lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions aligned with patient goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and help learn social skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

leadership

team coordination

patient-focused care

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Job description

Haverhill Pavilion is looking for a Part time Master Level Group Leader!

20 hours a week from 12:00-4:00pm or 10:30am-2:30pm.

Salary: $29.00 - $36.00

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise and games.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master’s Required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Master’s Required. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) preferred.
• Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) with a valid state license.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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