Inpatient Group Leader

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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.

Essential Functions/Key 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).

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 

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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