When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.
We are looking for a Group Leader for our Psychiatric Hospital in Lynn BayRidge!
Assumes responsibility for the clinical development and management of patient groups in department assigned. Collaborates with inpatient groups team and unit staff to ensure that a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained for all patients. Is expected to work effectively and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality care. In collaboration with the Manager of PHP and Inpatient Group Programming plans appropriate group programs to meet the ongoing needs of the patients.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities:
Consistently prepare and plan groups according to patient needs. Make appropriate programmatic changes in response to patient population and system-wide needs.
Demonstrate strong group leadership skills shows awareness of both content and process focusing on either or both when appropriate.
Consistently complete all paperwork in an organized and timely fashion.
Consistently monitor patients and communicate to treatment team patients level of participation and ability to utilize groups.
Support the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care.
Attend all appropriate administrative meetings that support the mission of the hospital
Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas:
Leading a group
Ability to evaluate patient needs
Development of group treatment programs
Theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area with previous clinical experience or demonstrated clinical skills.
Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers. Work cooperatively and effectively with others with ability to adapt to changes in the workplace as part of maintaining currency in profession
Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).
Requirements:
Masters degree or doctorate in social work clinical psychology counseling psychology counseling clinical mental health counseling education (counseling) or marriage and family therapyrequired
Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
MA professional license is not required
Job Description:
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