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Group Therapist (State Licensure Required) - Full Time
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Come join our team as a full time Group Therapist at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health! If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! When you join the Haverhill Pavilion team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a positive impact in patients' lives.
The Role:
As a Group Therapist, you will provide therapeutic treatment and counseling to patients, guiding them in the acquisition of skills and strategies for management of mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and associated life stressors. You will perform necessary documentation, develop and facilitate groups, perform departmental support tasks, and assist with patient related activities under the supervision of licensed staff.Group Therapist Essential Duties:
- Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams to promote patients' treatment and recovery
- Responsible for performing necessary documentation, developing and facilitating groups, performing departmental support tasks, and assisting with patient related activities under the supervision of licensed staff
- Responsible for formulating short term goals and interventions for patients based on the results of Therapeutic Admissions Assessment, and consistent with established long term goals
- Responsible for working with the treatment team in learning and teaching the needs of the patients and providing individual interventions for patients with mental illness and/or substance addiction. This ultimately helps patients to identify behaviors that impact decompensation patterns and determine realistic strategies to manage their symptoms and maintain recovery
- Report and document any changes observed in condition, mood, affect and/or behavior of patients
The Expertise and Skills You Bring:
Education and Licensure:
OT, LMHC, LICSW, LCSW, COTA, LADC 1
requiredExperience :
Ideal candidates are passionate about Haverhill Pavilion's mission, behavioral health, and are driven by the purpose to be of assistance to our patients. We invest in the career growth of our employees and offer paid training and the opportunity to gain experience in a behavioral health setting. We offer a range of opportunities for learning so you are able to build the career you've always imagined. The Team At Haverhill Pavilion, our Purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. To our patients, we commit ourselves to providing quality, individualized care at Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health that offers them a supportive, caring environment in which they can regain hope. To our employees, we commit ourselves to offering an enviable internal culture that encourages them both personally and professionally, supporting them as they reach their career goals and achieve their greatest potential. Join Us At Haverhill Pavilion, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career in behavioral health that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours! You can take advantage of our benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. We have tuition reimbursement up to $3,000/year as well as a full suite of benefits for employees to take advantage of. We invite you to start your Path to Purpose with Haverhill Pavilion and join our team!Additional Information:
Pay Range:
28-41 Dependent on education, experience, licensureShifts Available:
8am- 4pm Hours available: Full Time Position Monday
- Friday Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Haverhill Pavilion believes in, and is committed to, fair and equitable treatment for every employee and patient.
- Mission Statement of Haverhill Pavilion's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.