McLean Hospital Behavioral Health Partial Program - Per-Diem Group Counselor

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Job Summary

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality costeffective 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. McLeans 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. Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1 educational 2 social interaction 3 communitymaking. They will work with the specific units 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 setups before and cleanup 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 nonjudgmental 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 programs 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 multidisciplinary meetings treatment planning meetings and other meetings as necessary.
Reports to identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.

EducationBachelors Degree Related Field of Study required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsLicensed 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 preferredExperienceGroup and individual therapy experience 12 years requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities Candidates should be organized timely and possess good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively within a multidisciplined 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/partialhospital or communitybased 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 employmentrelated data satisfy required annual training use jobspecific applications and complete documentation using the electronic medical record (experience with the Epic platform preferred). See the departmental competency list if applicable.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently 3466

Walking Frequently 3466

Sitting Occasionally 333

Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally 333

Pulling Occasionally 333

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2

Balancing Frequently 3466

Stooping Occasionally 333

Kneeling Occasionally 333

Crouching Occasionally 333

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2

Reaching Frequently 3466

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466

Feeling Constantly 67100

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2

Vision Far Constantly 67100

Vision Near Constantly 67100

Talking Constantly 67100

Hearing Constantly 67100

Onsite

115 Mill Street

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Per Diem

Day (United States of America)

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