Program Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Human Rights Officer for the Day shift on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit. You will help patients understand and exercise their legal and human rights, investigate complaints, and advocate for patients within regulatory expectations.

You will collaborate with the treatment team to align goals, provide education and supervision on group leadership and safety, and ensure accurate documentation and ongoing staff

Qualifications

• Must have group facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with sensory interventions and DBT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment team to tailor patient treatment goals and plans.
• Provides ongoing treatment via groups and 1:1 interventions as outlined by the treatment team.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation to patient charts (weekly and group notes).
• Maintains safety, cleanliness of group area, and compliance with Joint Commission safety goals.
• Provides education and supervision for staff regarding group leadership competency and safety.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

BS in related field

Job description

Newburyport, MA • Anna Jaques Hospital • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Provides individual support and group facilitation on the adult inpatient psychiatric unit, focusing on introducing and strengthening patient coping skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and personal growth. Attends treatment team to contribute observations to development of plan. Works with unit director on program development, staff development and education, and achieving regulatory expectations.Job Description:ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborates with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure appropriateness of patient’s treatment goals and plans.Provides ongoing treatment as outlined by treatment team via groups and 1:1 interventions.Consults with charge nurse regarding any significant changes in a patient’s statusProvides timely and accurate documentation to patient chart via weekly and group notes.Monitors supplies and complete order forms as needed.Completes daily group assignments to provide most therapeutic interventionsKeeps group protocols up to dateMaintains organization, safety and cleanliness of group areaMaintains AVADE and BLS educationParticipates in ongoing clinical education to ensure competency and currency specific to Psychiatry/PsychologyProvides education and supervision for staff regarding group leadership competency, sensory interventions, and other alternative treatment optionsFollows The Joint Commission safety goalsHuman Rights Officer- ensure patients understand and can exercise their legal and human rights, investigate and resolve complaints on their behalf, and serve as their advocate within the unit, per Massachusetts Department of Mental Health regulationsCompletes other duties as assignedLEADERSHIP CAPABILITIESAt times and when directed, may provide guidance and support to others while acting as a resource, trainer and/or preceptor.Staff Education and DevelopmentProvides ongoing education and supervision for group leadership, and overall staff education and development. Introducesand educates on new treatment options. Collaborates with unit director on the appraisals, contributing observations fromgroup leadership level of skill and needs.JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the essential functions.CommunicationsMust possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others.Minimum EducationBS in related field or related life experience, training in substance abuse care is very valuable.Minimum Work Experience• Must be skilled in group facilitation.• Familiarity with sensory interventions, DBT and CBTFUNCTIONAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSSome stooping and/or lifting, standing, walking and ability to perform both gross and fine motor coordination. Hearing/Visionto be within normal limits.WORK ENVIRONMENTAn acute inpatient psychiatric unit with patients of varying ages and diagnosis. The unit is multidisciplinary with a fast pacedand high stress environment.AGE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA• Patient care providerPATIENT CARE PROVIDED FOR• Adolescent (Some)• Adult• Geriatric (Some)Pay Range:$23.15 – $31.16The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Administrative & ClericalPay Range: $23.15 - $31.16FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR103263