Weekend Group Therapist

Mass General Brigham; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in psychiatric care seeks a Weekend Group Therapist to provide group and individual therapy in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate should have relevant educational qualifications, appropriate therapy experience, and the ability to create a supportive therapeutic environment. Join a team dedicated to exceptional mental health care and make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Group and individual therapy experience of 1-2 years required.
• LICSW or other related licenses preferred.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and individual therapy to assigned clients.
• Supports the Group Therapy Coordinator in program development.
• Documents group therapy sessions in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Empirically supported group therapy skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic platform

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Job Summary

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing group psychotherapy on inpatient units, residential, and/or partial hospital programs, along with providing individual therapy, which focuses on the application and acquisition of skills addressed in groups.

Qualifications

Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1) educational, 2) social interaction, 3) community-making. They will work with the specific unit's Inpatient Group Coordinator to facilitate group experiences and support the needs of the identified client population. Additionally, they are encouraged to participate in other hospital activities, including, as time allows, committees, teaching, training, and research.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as assigned. Interventions should be structured appropriately for the specific clientele being served. Therapist will be responsible for both set-ups before and clean-up after the group occurs.

• Provides support to the Group Therapy Coordinator in the assessment, evaluation, and development of the group therapy program on the unit.
• The therapist provides a non-judgmental environment in which clients can process and verbalize personal insight and awareness of their issues.
• Documents inpatient hospital group forms within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Provides consultation and evaluation to clinical teams and other units based on specific areas of expertise/training.
• Alerts appropriate staff (e.g., Nurse Director, Medical and/or Clinical Director, Treatment Teams) of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions.
• Reviews and contributes to the specified program’s Group Resources Manual, which details group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources.
• Follows all established group therapy protocols.
• Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in rounds, staff meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings, treatment planning meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• Reports to identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Occupational Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Counselor [Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - LADC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Psychologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

Group and individual therapy experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplined team.
• Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Experience with empirically supported/validated group therapy skills (i.e., CBT, ACT, MI, DBT) is preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital/partial-hospital or community-based treatment programs.
• Active interest in clinical care issues related to inpatient psychiatric treatment.
• Successful candidates must possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office) to access/maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual training, use job-specific applications, and complete documentation using the electronic medical record (experience with the Epic platform preferred).
• See the departmental competency list if applicable.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  
  

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

162 Mountain Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

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