Program Therapist - Per Diem

Job DetailsJob Location

• Hospital for
• Behavioral
• Medicine -
• Worcester,
• MA 016061244Position
• Type:
• Per
• DiemEducation
• Level:
• Graduate
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $45.00 - $45.00
• HourlyJob
• Shift: WeekendsJOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST - PER DIEM! Weekends! Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? The Program Therapist - Per Diem performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. The Program Therapist will formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups. Communicate effectively with patients, families, health care team members and community providers regarding patient status and progress. Interact and communicate with community agencies in assessment of and service to patients. Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenaed. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with professional ethics according to professional and facility standards. Identify opportunities for the program and participate in Performance Improvement projects and activities. Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel file. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.
• Your
• Experience
• Matters
• What we’re looking for:
• Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.

Licensure

• Massachusetts State license in social work or clinical related mental health field preferred. (LCSW,
• LICSW, or
• LMHC)
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and treatment skills; and have strong clinical assessment skills preferred.