Weekend Program Therapist - Per Diem

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria on site

Discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Program Therapist - Per Diem for weekend coverage. The role focuses on crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy, and social work services to help patients achieve emotional health.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field and MA licensure preferred (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC). Two years in a psychiatric facility are expected along with CPR and aggression management training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.
• Massachusetts state license in social work or clinical related mental health field preferred (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC).
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills.
• CPR certification and aggression management training within 30 days of employment; competency exam on hire; flexible hours possible.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress.
• Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients.
• Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appear in court when requested or subpoenaed.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to standards.
• Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities.
• Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain in personnel file.
• Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Counseling

Clinical social work

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Massachusetts state license preferred (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC)

Job description

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Program Therapist - Per Diem for weekend coverage. The role focuses on crisis intervention, individual/family/group therapy, and social work services to help patients achieve emotional health.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work or related field and MA licensure preferred (LCSW/LICSW/LMHC). Two years in a psychiatric facility are expected along with CPR and aggression management training within 30 days of hire.