GROUP THERAPIST (MA/MSW) - PRN

UHS • Streamwood, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Therapist is responsible for quality psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic treatment of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. This is accomplished through preparation and facilitation of regular group therapy sessions designed to meet patients’ needs. The Group Facilitator guides and directs patient participation during group sessions, effectively addresses group dynamics, and observes patients’ individual responses to discussion and content. Responsible for documenting group notes including content, individual observations, and individual progress towards treatment goals. Maintains open communication with the Director of the program, milieu management and treatment teams to support quality service delivery and ensure adherence to the daily programming schedule. Follows all policies/procedures related to release of information and Confidentiality. Regularly attends clinical supervision.

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
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Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field and/or certified or licensed in a clinically related field.
• Prior experience providing group facilitation.
• Knowledge of group process, dynamics, and group safety precautions.
• Knowledge in both process and psychoeducation group facilitation.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and intervention.
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with hospital staff (peers and leadership).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy and discretion are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a psychiatric mental health population preferred.
• Illinois LPC/LSW, LCPC/LCSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and facilitation of regular group therapy sessions designed to meet patients’ needs.
• Guide and direct patient participation during group sessions.
• Effectively address group dynamics.
• Observe patients’ individual responses to discussion and content.
• Document group notes including content, individual observations, and individual progress towards treatment goals.
• Maintain open communication with the Director of the program, milieu management and treatment teams to support quality service delivery and ensure adherence to the daily programming schedule.
• Follow all policies/procedures related to release of information and Confidentiality.
• Regularly attend clinical supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level