Group Therapist McLean Southeast Adolescent Inpatient Program

Massachusetts Eye And Ear • Middleborough, MA

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About The Position

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care. The incumbent is responsible for providing group psychotherapy on the adolescent inpatient unit, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required.
• Group and individual therapy experience 1-2 years required.
• Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic systems.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker [LICSW - State License] preferred.
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [State License] preferred.
• Occupational Therapist [State License] preferred.
• Counselor [Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor - LADC - State License] preferred.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor [LMHC - State License] preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as assigned.
• Provides support to the Group Therapy Coordinator in the assessment, evaluation, and development of the group therapy program on the unit.
• Creates a non-judgmental environment for clients to 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 of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions.
• Reviews and contributes to the specified program's Group Resources Manual.
• Follows all established group therapy protocols.
• Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in rounds, staff meetings, and treatment planning meetings.
• Reports to identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree