Group Activity Therapist

About the role

The Group Activity Therapist assists and supports individuals in achieving their optimal level of functioning as an active member of a multidisciplinary team within our Youth Mental Health Services School Based Partial Hospitalization Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides case administration to an assigned caselock.
• Facilitates group process and activity within the program.
• Contributes to the multidisciplinary treatment team process.
• Performs clinical assessments and develops/implements treatment plans.
• Communicates relevant information regarding individuals to family and appropriate agencies.
• Collects data on client treatment plan goals.
• Shares in the ongoing assessment of the individual’s progress.
• Engages in daily interaction and communication with program participants.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptomatology.
• Knowledge of general principles of psychopathology.
• Basic knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Basic knowledge of group dynamics processes.
• Ability to effectively manage crisis situations that may include verbal/physical altercations and/or suicidal/self-injurious thoughts or actions.
• Ability to conceptualize and plan appropriate therapy programs for individuals seeking mental health treatment.
• Ability to adapt treatment programs by graduating tasks to meet individual’s specific level of function.
• Ability to lead and instruct individuals in psycho-educational groups.
• Ability to observe and accurately document individual activities and progress.

Qualifications

This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human services or related field and prior working experience in mental health; OR
• Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years working experience in mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities settings.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Pay

Starting wage: $20.00 per hour, may be negotiable based on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Extensive Paid Training.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay.
• Family Medical and Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities.

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.