A Group Therapist offers guidance and advice to residents staying in group homes, families, and couples. The job description entails dealing with issues of patients and providing them therapy that can improve their well-being and mind health. While not all cases are same, the duties executed are uniform all over and are listed on the Group Therapist Resume as – following a holistic approach to address issues of patients; encouraging clients to speak out their emotions and experiences; examining issues including substance abuse, bullying and anger management; working with families; developing therapeutic processes; and referring clients to psychologist and other services.
The nature of the job demands the following skills – professional and the ability to keep client data confidential; empathetic and knowledge of making clients feel at ease during consultations; and prior work experience in psychotherapy. Earning a degree in counseling or psychology or social work is the first move towards this occupation, however, a Master’s degree is usually needed to treat or work patients.
Objective : Group Therapist with 2+ years of experience in Providing group process and/or didactic psychotherapy, family meetings, chemical dependency educational groups, on occasion activities, and social skills groups. Experience for ensuring deliverance of quality treatment to psychiatric patients and their families.
Skills : Excellent Listening Skills, Empathy, Personal Warmth, Courage.
Description :
Ran parent-only groups on education around the child and adolescent development, psychology pathologies, and familial units.
Worked with three families on a one-to-one basis to draw out their specific needs and helped to put strategies in place to enhance the familial unit.
Helped to decrease turmoil within families.
Researched Department of Psychology to assist in decreasing behaviors in children with certain pathologies.
Assisted in securing financial funding for the pilot project.
Provided parents with skills to handle their children with negative behaviors.
Helped children with certain pathologies and negative behaviors to identify their feelings and thoughts which were leading to negative behaviors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Master's In Therapist
Group Therapist Resume
Objective : Service-focused social worker and program coordinator with a strong commitment to serving the needs of patients, and families/caregivers in a hospital and clinic setting. Excels in assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information, and referral. Proven success in overcoming challenges of the complex needs of clients, patients, and family members.
Skills : Communication Skills, Management Skills, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Responsible for facilitating process groups with adolescent and adult populations with recurring, severe mental health illnesses, some with active psychosis.
Required to write up detailed process notes, both for individual patient and group contacts.
Worked collaboratively with psychiatrists, mental health workers, and case managers toward meeting patient treatment goals.
Collaborated with other collateral points-of-contacts for patients, including but not limited to probation officers, local police officers/officials.
Adhered to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance, punctuality, and meal & rest breaks.
Maintained confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Adhered to facility and department policies and procedures and complies with the Corporate Compliance Program and the Standards of Conduct.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Group Therapist Resume
Headline : As a Group Therapist, responsible for assisting with psychosocial assessments, family contact, and treatment planning documentation when needed.
Skills : Ability to Confront, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Created and maintained client records, tracking client progress through the program.
Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 17 sessions per week.
Rapidly responded to crisis situations when severe behavioral health issues occur.
Conducted and recorded comprehensive initial bio-psycho-social interviews.
Efficiently gathered information from clients to assist in creating treatment plans.
Collaborated closely with the rest of the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills, all for a successful recovery process.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Group Therapist Resume
Objective : Seeking a Group Therapist position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Communication Skills, Leadership Skills.
Description :
Provided weekly individual sessions for 18 residents.
Facilitated daily psychotherapy groups for 18 residents.
Provided transportation to and from therapeutic leaves.
Attended and presented at interagency team meetings on individual goals objectives.
Completed weekly progress note entries on individual therapy participation.
Worked with counties and other agencies to determine appropriate aftercare services.
Attended clinical review on a weekly basis.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS In Counseling Psychology
Group Therapist Resume
Objective : Group Therapist with 2 years of experience in working with patients who have eating disorders is strongly preferred but not necessary.
Skills : Clinical Director, Program Director, Mid-management, Primary Therapist, Group Therapist, Primary Therapist, Group Therapist, Substance Abuse, Mental Health.
Description :
Worked as a group therapist with groups in the Senior Adult Program.
Worked with groups in the Chemically Dependent Department Program.
Involved as a member of the treatment team in treatment planning.
Documented client status and response to treatment.
Conducted individual assessments and ongoing evaluation for clinical response to the treatment plan.
Worked as a group therapist with groups of chronically mentally ill in the Outpatient Program.
Developed and implemented specialized groups for abuse reactivity.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma In Therapist
Group Therapist Resume
Objective : A well-respected therapist with more than eighteen years of successful Group Therapist experience. Demonstrates excellent assessment skills, a strong ability to develop therapeutic relationships, and a proven ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team. Experienced in leading programs and workshops. Recognized for strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skills : Care management, Communication Skills, Written Skills.
Description :
Identified goals for each client and problem solved ways to achieve these goals.
Fostered positive small group dynamics.
Provided crisis intervention and assistance in organizing and maintaining support systems.
Collected, organized, and analyzed, data for Medicaid billing.
Filled daily reports and maintained and monitored progress.
Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
Consulted with physicians and psychiatrists about client medication levels and changes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelors In Psychology
Group Therapist Resume
Summary : As a Group Therapist, responsible for working with small groups of clients dealing with mental health, behavioral, substance, attachment, trauma, and other related issues, etc.
Skills : Detail-Oriented, Patient Care, Time Management Skills.
Description :
Facilitated group therapy sessions and recreation therapy for mentally disabled children.
Facilitated school groups and interacted with school environments to follow up with the care and management of children.
Worked with families to educate and provide knowledge of children's behavioral disorders.
Provided documentation of each group session, counseling session, etc.
Completed and successfully passed annual state audits based on state guidelines.
Arranged transportation and secured a psychiatric hospital bed for a client.
Handled incoming crisis hotline calls to provide immediate verbal de-escalation for a client who is actively seeking help and provide necessary and appropriate referrals to the client.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Psychology
Group Therapist Resume
Headline : Group Therapist with 2 years of experience in Participating in team Conferences with other professionals. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate services, including health care, psychological, financial, and legal, are provided to clients at the most affordable costs.
Skills : MS Office, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills.
Description :
Completed daily group progress notes and weekly psycho-educational group notes.
Applied theories, solutions, and best practices--in Group Therapist role for this Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program--that resulted in a success rate of graduates increasing dramatically and a 35% retention rate after graduation.
Counseled clients from the intake process that included the initial assessment through the termination.
Provided substance abuse and domestic violence classes to individuals under court order.
Presented in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Developed, implemented, or evaluated public education to establish constructive workshops.
Promoted preventive and behavioral modification techniques to encourage self-control.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's In Psychology
Group Therapist Resume
Objective : Group Therapist with 5 years of experience in Identifying, screening, assessing, and developing service delivery treatment care plans for persons recovering from substance abuse. Experience in Directing clients to needed services, coordinating and monitoring access to and delivering quality services, and provide client advocacy when necessary.
Skills : Detail-Oriented, Care management, Communication Skills.
Description :
Followed the completion of the group sessions.
Facilitated group therapy at two elementary schools for students exposed to violence.
Used a psychodynamic model to process and explore the emotional, behavioral, and social issues that unfold following trauma.
Worked in collaboration with teachers, deans, and support staff to create a holistic and integrated approach for students.
Responsible for psycho-social assessments and any necessary one-on-one therapy.
Developed and updated patient treatment goals with case management responsibilities.
Conducted daily process and psycho-educational groups for up to ten patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Group Therapist Resume
Headline : Group Therapist professional with over 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced environment demanding strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal. Highly trustworthy, ethical, and discreet; committed to superior customer service.
Skills : Communication Skills, Management Skills, Organizational Skills.
Description :
Maintained proper boundaries when interacting with patients and their families, visitors, professional staff, vendors, and co-workers.
Offered and accepted constructive feedback in peer and supervisory relationships modify behavior in response to feedback.
Easily adjusted to changes in routine, assignments, and company/client needs.
Demonstrated initiative by voluntarily recommending a resourceful, alternative, or original ideas/procedures for work improvement or problem solution.
Demonstrated effective time management skills by prioritizing tasks, anticipating needs, and making adjustments.
Provided group therapy to adolescent and adult patients assigned to 6 psychiatric treatment units.
Developed and implemented programming for outpatient clients to increase resiliency and improve life skills.
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