Group Therapist PT

Overview

Connections Wellness Group is committed to providing dynamic, holistically enriching mental health services. Our team of psychiatrists, counselors, and therapists are trained to foster lasting solutions for their patients through a variety of proven approaches, including individual and group therapy, full-service psychiatric care, and, where warranted, partial hospitalization programs. We are proud to offer premier telehealth and teletherapy services as an option for most of our programs.

Quality of life is possible. Our team provides life-enriching care that connects clients back to what matters most while establishing a clear path to long-term wellness.

Group Therapist

About CWG
At Connections Wellness Group, our mission is to provide you with meaningful, life-improving mental health support to promote positive change for your overall wellness. We provide comprehensive mental health services and accelerated group therapy, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), designed to offer structured support and guidance during critical times. Our purpose is to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and rediscover their inner strength, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental healthcare, and we’re dedicated to being a trusted partner on your journey.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Group Therapist oversees the quality of care delivered to patients within the PHP and IOP levels of care. Responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies, including group, individual, and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues. The therapist also ensures accurate and timely patient documentation.

Education:

Master  degree in social work or counseling and relevant state licensure required.

Experience:

Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
License:
Current unencumbered clinical license per state of practice guidelines.

Additional Requirements:

CPR certification and Avade training during orientation week.

• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions to educate patients regarding psychological, emotional, or substance abuse problems.
• Displays active involvement in the treatment planning process.
• Displays active involvement in the discharge, transition, and after-care planning treatment process.
• As therapeutically necessary, provides family session counseling to patients to ensure appropriate communication and involvement of family members and support groups.
• Support with vital and UDS capture as needed.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources, functioning within the scope of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part
  2. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient  treatment, documenting all correspondence held with patients and other stakeholders.
• Ongoing and consistent collaboration with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
• Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues, supporting in UR functions/authorizations/denials as needed and requested.
• Completes appropriate paperwork for clients in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as a member of the team when a crisis occurs, assisting others in ensuring patient safety.
• Enacts the code system per company policy and training.
• Completes accurate assessments of patients utilizing clinical skills. Assists the care coordination department as requested.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately;
  Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and abides by those standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations and state and federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Understands and adheres to facility compliance plan and code of conduct.
• Respects confidentiality at all times; follows HIPAA guidelines for disclosing information.
• Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel, and standard policies and procedures.
• Treats all patients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Takes initiative to help the team, is flexible when asked to assist in other areas.
• Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors, even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.
• Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others. Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work environment.
• Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe environment. Demonstrates knowledge of the…