Group Activity Therapist

Community Services Group • Manheim, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Activity Therapist primary responsibility is to assist and support individuals in achieving their optimal level of functioning as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services School Based Partial Hospitalization Program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptomatology.
• Knowledge of general principles of psychopathology.
• Basic knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.
• Ability to conceptualize and plan appropriate therapy programs for individuals seeking mental health treatment.
• Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet individual’s specific level of function.
• Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups.
• Ability to observe and accurately document individual activities and progress.
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior working experience in mental health; OR a Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years working experience in mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides case administration to an assigned caseload.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
• Performs clinical assessments and develops/implements treatment plans.
• Communicates relevant information regarding individuals to family and appropriate agencies.
• Collects data on client treatment plan goals.
• Shares in the ongoing assessment of the individual’s progress.
• Engages in daily interaction and communication with program participants.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level