Weekend Group Therapist
Weekend Group Therapist
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Job Description
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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. 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.
Qualifications
Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1) educational 2) social interaction 3) community-making. 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 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 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 multi-disciplinary meetings treatment planning meetings and other meetings as necessary.
-Reports to identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.
Education
Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study required and Masters 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- 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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
