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PRN-Group Therapist

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, Virginia Beach, VA, United States


We are hiring a PRN Group Therapist at Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC), a 100‑bed freestanding psychiatric hospital in Virginia Beach, VA.

Responsibilities
You will provide therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups to patients in an inpatient setting, document group therapy, evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions, participate in team and committee meetings, ensure HIPAA compliance, and attend social work meetings. The role requires availability on weekends and holidays.

Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical interventions based on oral and written daily progress of the patient.

Participate in team and committee meetings, as assigned.

Monitor federal, state and local laws and corporate HIPAA information and notify management of applicable changes.

Report HIPAA related problems, issues or concerns, when deemed appropriate.

Work with staff and committees to ensure the organization maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms and current practices and requirements.

Ensure HIPAA training is provided to new interns.

Provide group therapy for identified units evidenced by completed progress notes.

Attend social work meetings monthly, as evidenced by log in sheet.

Qualifications

MS degree in social work, psychology or sociology.

Active membership in the Clinical Services/Social Work department.

Experience facilitating therapeutic process and psychoeducational groups.

Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients.

Assists in maintaining a safe, clean therapeutic environment.

Two or more years of experience in a Social Work environment.

Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Able to follow written and oral instructions.

Working knowledge of social theories and practices.

Social perceptiveness and empathy.

Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.

Ability to relate and communicate with diverse populations and groups.

Resilience and ability to assess situations.

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