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Job Summary
This is a part-time day shift position - weekends only
Summary
The incumbent provides a leadership role on the specified inpatient unit, residential and/or partial hospital program for the Group Therapy Program, participating in both direct clinical/group therapy services and administrative duties. They are responsible for creating/maintaining the unit's group schedule(s), monitoring documentation of clients' attendance and participation, and overseeing/supervising other group therapists/leaders facilitating groups on the unit. Additionally, they will provide group therapy training (or recommend staff to appropriate training opportunities when available) for unit staff in need of additional group leadership training.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as needed. Interventions should be planned and structured appropriately for the specific clientele being served through evaluation and assessment by the Coordinator.
-Works with unit leadership to create a group program that integrates 1) psychoeducation, 2) social interaction, 3) activities, 4) community-making groups, and includes leadership roles for all clinical disciplines (i.e., psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, expressive therapy, peer-support specialists, and mental health specialists). This includes developing and updating the unit's group therapy program schedule that utilizes the skills of all disciplines to contribute to the clinical care of the clients.
-Innovates and develops/introduces group programs that are evidence-based and reflective of patients' needs and treatment goals on an inpatient unit, based upon evaluation and assessment of the clientele cohort on the unit.
-Supervises and trains, as needed, clinical staff in effective group practice and facilitation. This includes supervision/oversight of student visitors, volunteers, practicum students, and clinical interns from Master's-level graduate clinical training programs (i.e., expressive therapy, counseling psychology, social work, etc.) in group therapy and related methods.
-Attends clinical team meetings (teams/rounds) on a regular basis to inform team members about clinical observations of patients.
-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.
-Monitors group attendance and group leadership assignments for all groups. This includes reviewing staff documentation to ensure inpatient hospital group forms are completed within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures.
-Follows all established group therapy protocols.
Qualifications
The Group Therapist Coordinator is responsible for creating/maintaining the unit's group schedule(s), monitoring documentation of clients' attendance and participation, and overseeing/supervising other group therapists/leaders facilitating groups on the unit. Additionally, they will provide group therapy training (or recommend staff to appropriate training opportunities when available) for unit staff in need of additional group leadership training.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as needed. Interventions should be planned and structured appropriately for the specific clientele being served through evaluation and assessment by the Coordinator.
-Works with unit leadership to create a group program that integrates 1) psychoeducation, 2) social interaction, 3) activities, 4) community-making groups, and includes leadership roles for all clinical disciplines (i.e., psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, expressive therapy, peer-support specialists, and mental health specialists). This includes developing and updating the unit's group therapy program schedule that utilizes the skills of all disciplines to contribute to the clinical care of the clients.
-Innovates and develops/introduces group programs that are evidence-based and reflective of patients' needs and treatment goals on an inpatient unit, based upon evaluation and assessment of the clientele cohort on the unit.
-Supervises and trains, as needed, clinical staff in effective group practice and facilitation. This includes supervision/oversight of student visitors, volunteers, practicum students, and clinical interns from Master's-level graduate clinical training programs (i.e., expressive therapy, counseling psychology, social work, etc.) in group therapy and related methods.
-Attends clinical team meetings (teams/rounds) on a regular basis to inform team members about clinical observations of patients.
-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.
-Monitors group attendance and group leadership assignments for all groups. This includes reviewing staff documentation to ensure inpatient hospital group forms are completed within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures.
-Follows all established group therapy protocols.
Education
Master's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Group and individual therapy 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 provide clinical training and supervision on group facilitation and leadership.
- 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)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
162 Mountain Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
16
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$33.37 - $84,656.00/Annual
Grade
6
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