Program Coordinator

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts is looking for a full-time Program Coordinator responsible for overseeing its group therapy program. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of therapy experience. This role ensures a high-quality, patient-centered approach to care.

The Program Coordinator will maintain therapy schedules, develop new programming, and support patients' rights to care. Required qualifications include BLS certification and Massachusetts licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing individual and/or group therapy.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the group therapy program and maintain the group's schedule.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in group therapy documentation.
• Innovate and develop evidence-based group programming.
• Attend team meetings to provide updates on patient care.

Skills

Group and individual assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Ability to maintain confidential information

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Expressive Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

Program Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 / Hourly

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

About this role

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health, the Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the group therapy program. The goal of this role is to deliver a patient experience that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, evidence-based, and of the highest quality.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and maintain the unit's group therapy schedule, ensuring it is implemented on a daily basis as designed.
• Develop, update, and coordinate the group therapy program schedule by utilizing the skills and expertise of all disciplines involved in patient care.
• Innovate, develop, and introduce evidence-based group programming that reflects the needs of patients.
• Ensure all group therapy and alternative-to-group documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Attend Treatment Team meetings to provide updates on patients' clinical presentation, skills assessment, and participation in group therapy, and provide clinical consultation as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a Group Resource Manual that includes group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources.
• Participate in quality improvement projects related to group programming and other initiatives as assigned.
• Provide supervision and oversight of interns, when education and experience permit.
• Provide group therapy training for unit staff as directed.
• Maintain and support patients' rights to care, privacy, and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Expressive Therapy, Art Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing individual and/or group therapy.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification

• Current Massachusetts licensure in specialty preferred.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• CPI certification within 30 days of hire required.

Skills

• Group and individual assessment skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.