Group Activity Therapist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. **Summary:** The Group Activity Therapist primary responsibility is to assist and support individuals in achieving their optimal level of functioning as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. The Group Activity Therapist reports directly to the Program Director. This position is part of our Youth Mental Health (MH) Services School Based Partial Hospitalization Program. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. **Wage Information:** Starting wage: $20.00 per hour, may be negotiable based on relevant experience **Job Description:** * Provides case administration to an assigned caseload. * 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. * 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 a Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years working experience in mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities settings. ### **CSG Offers Superior Perks & 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. Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team! Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.