Group Therapist

The Ridge RTC • Milton, NH

2d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Therapist is primarily responsible for group facilitation, conducting initial intake assessments including biopsychosocial assessments, and providing crisis intervention. The Group Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary team in a residential treatment setting. The ideal candidate is a team player who contributes to consistent, quality clinical care and helps maintain a safe environment. They prioritize client safety and ongoing clinical care and assessment, delivered in a youth-friendly and supportive manner.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, Counseling, Addiction, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting
• Minimum of two years of work or volunteer experience with adolescents
• LCMHC and/or Marriage and Family Therapy Associate

Responsibilities

• Facilitates 6–7 psychoeducational and skill-based clinical groups daily, using the approved curriculum as applicable and according to the program schedule. Coordinates with the Clinical Director on group content as needed.
• Ensures groups start on time. Unless approved ahead of time by the Program Director, all therapists are expected to participate in each group session.
• Facilitates process groups as assigned according to the program schedule.
• Works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure all identified problems are addressed.
• Participates in Continuing Case Conferences within timeframes established by the program.
• Provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.
• Provides regular, comprehensive group progress notes in the medical record in accordance with relevant standards, including group participation and crisis intervention.
• Maintains accurate and current electronic files for all assigned groups and related documentation.
• Attends group supervision with the Clinical Director and/or Clinical Supervisor as directed by the program.
• Attends in-service trainings and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding client behavior, progress, activities and related matters.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in dress, language, attitude and behavior.
• Demonstrates full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the agency.
• Works collaboratively in providing clinical care and maintaining a clean and safe residential environment.
• Fully understands and upholds policies on professional ethics, including appropriate boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Clinical and group documentation must be completed the same day as the service, unless otherwise approved by the direct supervisor.
• Biopsychosocial assessments must be completed the same day as the intake, with all fields filled out, including diagnosis and summary.
• All phone contact with families and other treatment providers must be documented in the electronic client chart.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with 4% match.
• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.
• Chef made meals onsite.
• Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.
• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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