Group Therapist - Per Diem
 McLean Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Belmont | |
| 115 Mill Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 20, 2025 | |
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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 Physical Requirements
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