Weekend Group Therapist (State Licensure Required)

Acadia Healthcare; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Weekend Group Therapist to provide therapeutic treatment and counseling to patients, guiding them in acquiring skills to manage mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

Under licensed staff supervision you will document, develop and facilitate groups, support tasks, and assist with patient activities, while collaborating with nursing and treatment teams to promote recovery.

Qualifications

• Licensure or certification required or preferred (LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, LADC 1, OT, COTA).
• Experience in behavioral health or therapy settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams to promote patients' treatment and recovery.
• Perform necessary documentation, develop and facilitate groups, and assist with patient activities under supervision of licensed staff.
• Formulate short-term goals and interventions for patients based on assessment results and align with long-term goals.
• Work with the treatment team to learn and teach patient needs and provide individual interventions for mental health or substance use disorders.
• Report and document any changes observed in condition, mood, affect or behavior of patients.

Education

COTA OT LMHC LCSW LADC 1 LICSW

Job description

Come join our team as a Weekend Group Therapist at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health! If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a positive impact in patients' lives.

The Role

As a Weekend Group Therapist, you will provide therapeutic treatment and counseling to patients, guiding them in the acquisition of skills and strategies for management of mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and associated life stressors. You will perform necessary documentation, develop and facilitate groups, perform departmental support tasks, and assist with patient related activities under the supervision of licensed staff.

Weekend Group Therapist Essential Duties

• Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams to promote patients' treatment and recovery


• Responsible for performing necessary documentation, developing and facilitating groups, performing departmental support tasks, and assisting with patient related activities under the supervision of licensed staff


• Responsible for formulating short term goals and interventions for patients based on the results of Therapeutic Admissions Assessment, and consistent with established long term goals


• Responsible for working with the treatment team in learning and teaching the needs of the patients and providing individual interventions for patients with mental illness and/or substance addiction. This ultimately helps patients to identify behaviors that impact decompensation patterns and determine realistic strategies to manage their symptoms and maintain recovery


• Report and document any changes observed in condition, mood, affect and/or behavior of patients

The Expertise And Skills You Bring

Education and Licensure: COTA, OT, LMHC, LCSW, LADC 1, or LICSW required

Experience: Ideal candidates are passionate about Haverhill Pavilion's mission, behavioral health, and are driven by the purpose to be of assistance to our patients. We invest in the career growth of our employees and offer paid training and the opportunity to gain experience in a behavioral health setting. We offer a range of opportunities for learning so you are able to build the career you’ve always imagined.

The Team

At Haverhill Pavilion, our Purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.

To our patients, we commit ourselves to providing quality, individualized care at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health that offers them a supportive, caring environment in which they can regain hope.

To our employees, we commit ourselves to offering an enviable internal culture that encourages them both personally and professionally, supporting them as they reach their career goals and achieve their greatest potential.

Join Us

At Haverhill Pavilion, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career in behavioral health that positively impacts peoples’ lives, including yours! You can take advantage of our benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. We have tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year as well as a full suite of benefits for employees to take advantage of.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $28 - $41/hour depending on licensure and years of experience

Shifts Available: This is dependent on experience and licensure.

• Weekend Shifts - Flexible Hours

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Haverhill Pavilion believes in, and is committed to, fair and equitable treatment for every employee and patient. We are invested in creating a safe and respectful environment, in which everyone is dignity and respect. \"Every day, we celebrate our diversity. Through compassionate language and kind actions we foster communication where everyone feels included, acknowledged, and respected.\" - Mission Statement of Haverhill Pavilion's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

At Haverhill Pavilion, we are dedicated to creating an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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