Group Therapy Coordinator
 McLean Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Middleborough | |
| 52 Oak Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 12, 2025 | |
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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 weekend group psychotherapy on inpatient units. Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1) educational, 2) social interaction, and 3) community-making. They will work with the Director of Inpatient Group Therapy, Belmont, and specific units' Inpatient Group Coordinators to facilitate group experiences and support the needs of the identified client populations. Additionally, they are encouraged to participate in other hospital activities, including, as time allows, committees, teaching, training, and research. Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities) Provides group to clients as assigned. Interventions should be structured appropriately to the specific clientele being served. Therapist will be responsible for both set-up before and clean-up after the group occurs. The therapist provides a non-judgmental environment in which clients can process and verbalize personal insight and awareness of their issues. When appropriate, provide consultation to clinical teams based on specific areas of expertise/training. Documents inpatient hospital group forms within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures. Follows all established group therapy protocols. Reviews and contributes to specified programs' Group Resources Manual, which details group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources. Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in meetings as necessary. Alerts appropriate staff (e.g., Nurse Director, Medical and/or Clinical Director, Treatment Teams) of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions. Consults with program staff in development of skills training groups. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Default Add'l Job Description The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |