Mass General Brigham·Salem, Massachusetts
The Group Therapist provides group and individual psychotherapy within educational, social interaction, and community-making frameworks for inpatient and residential programs. They are responsible for facilitating group experiences, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary clinical teams.
North Shore Medical Center, Inc.
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Job 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) community-making. They will work with the specific unit's 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 program’s 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 Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's 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] Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License] Occupational Therapist [State License] Counselor [Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - LADC - State License] Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] Psychologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience Group and individual therapy experience 1-2 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable) 16-24 hours per week 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%)
Work Location 1 Dove Avenue: Scheduled Weekly Hours 20
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Day (United States of America)
Pay Range $26.63 - $38.70/Hourly
Grade 6
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and a valid state license such as LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in group and individual therapy is required.
Market context
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