Inpatient Group Leader

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Lynn, MA

28d•$22 - $27

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the Manager of PHP and Inpatient Groups, the Group Clinician provides group treatment to patients on the inpatient behavioral health units. Assumes responsibility for planning the daily group program and offering clinically appropriate groups. Collaborates with the unit managers and other departments to ensure that a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained for all patients in the group treatment setting. Works effectively and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality care. In collaboration with the treatment team, plans appropriate group programs to meet the ongoing needs of the patients. Job Description: We are looking for a Group Leader for our Psychiatric Hospital in Lynn, BayRidge! Assumes responsibility for the clinical development and management of patient groups in department assigned. Collaborates with Medical Director and other allied disciplines and departments to ensure that a safe and therapeutic environment is maintained for all patients. Is expected to work effectively and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to enhance the smooth delivery of quality care. In collaboration with the Director of Social Work, plans appropriate group programs to meet the ongoing needs of the patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree or doctorate in social work, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, counseling, clinical mental health counseling, education (counseling) or marriage and family therapy required
Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred
MA professional licensure not required

Responsibilities

Consistently prepare and plan groups according to patient needs.
Make appropriate programmatic changes in response to patient population and system-wide needs.
Demonstrate strong group leadership skills, shows awareness of both content and process, focusing on either or both when appropriate.
Consistently complete all paperwork in an organized and timely fashion.
Consistently monitor patients and communicate to treatment team patient’s level of participation and ability to utilize groups.
Support the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care.
Attend all appropriate administrative meetings that support the mission of the hospital
Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas: Leading a group Ability to evaluate patient needs Development of group treatment programs Theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area with previous clinical experience or demonstrated clinical skills.
Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers.
Work cooperatively and effectively with others with ability to adapt to changes in the workplace as part of maintaining currency in profession
Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).