Staff Clinician Group Therapist, Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry

Group Therapist

• Primarily responsible for the development and provision of group activities (therapeutic, psychoeducational and activity based on the unit.
• Provision of appropriate group activities for patients on the unit to improve mental health as well as the ability to cope with daily living and inevitable crises.
• Collection of data through observation and daily ongoing assignments.
• Prepares and provides forums for discussion and activities to improve mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
• Provides individual and/or group instruction to develop and maintain appropriate ADL Skills (hygiene, nutrition, etc.).
• Communication of findings to members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participation in development, implementation and evaluation of multi-disciplinary treatment plans of care.
• Assess and communicate need for supplies for groups and appropriate sensory intervention for patients.
• Assist in staff development of group facilitation skills.

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