• Per Diem Group Leader Behavioral Health

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Lynn, MA)


    **Job Type:** Per Diem

    **Time Type:** Part time

    **Work Shift:** Rotating (United States of America)

    **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

     

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

     

    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 inpatient groups team and unit staff 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 Manager of PHP and Inpatient Group Programming, 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 license is not required

    Job Description:

    Group Leader Behavral Hlth 130 - Job_Description_Under_Construction

     

    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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

     

    More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

     

    Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled