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Per diem Group Facilitator
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An Art Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving art, crafts, and similar activities. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$69,393 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary The incumbent is responsible for providing group psychotherapy on inpatient units, residential programs, and/or partial hospital programs, as well as individual therapy that 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions- Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as assigned. Interventions should be structured appropriately for the specific clientele being served. Therapist will be responsible for both set-ups 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.
- 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 (e.g., Nurse Director, Medical and/or Clinical Director, Treatment Teams) of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions.
- Reviews and contributes to the specified program's Group Resources Manual, which details group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources.
- Follows all established group therapy protocols.
- Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in rounds, staff meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings, treatment planning meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
- Reports to the identified program lead as appropriate for supervision and performance review.
- Candidates should be organized, punctual, and possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Successful candidates must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office) to access/maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual training, use job-specific applications, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (experience with the Epic platform preferred).
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EEO Statement:
1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857- 282-7642.