Demo

Group Therapist

McLean Hospital
Belmont, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The incumbent is responsible for providing group psychotherapy on inpatient units, residential and/or partial hospital programs, along with providing individual therapy which focuses on the application and acquisition of skills addressed in groups. Provided groups will fit within the following frameworks: 1) educational, 2) social interaction, 3) community-making. They will work with the specific unit's Inpatient Group Coordinator to facilitate group experiences and support the needs of the identified client population. Additionally, they are encouraged to participate in other hospital activities including, as time allows, committees, teaching, trainings, and research. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides group and/or individual therapy to clients as assigned. Interventions should be structured appropriately to the specific clientele being served. Therapist will be responsible for both set-up before and clean-up after the group occurs. * The therapist provides a non-judgmental environment in which clients can process and verbalize personal insight and awareness of their issues. * When appropriate, provide consultation to clinical teams based on specific areas of expertise/training. * Documents inpatient hospital group forms within established time parameters and in accordance with hospital procedures. * Follows all established group therapy protocols. * Reviews and contributes to specified program's Group Resources Manual, which details group descriptions, goals, methods, and resources. * Maintains contact with other clinical staff and unit leadership through participation in rounds, staff meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings, treatment planning meetings, and other meetings as necessary. * Consults with program staff in development of skills training groups. * Alerts appropriate staff (e.g., Nurse Director, Medical and/or Clinical Director, Treatment Teams) of emergent clinical issues that occur during group sessions. * Participates in group therapy training opportunities when required. * Reports to Inpatient Group Therapy Coordinator for supervision and Nurse Director (or other identified program lead) for performance evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree (MA) or higher from a recognized clinical/counseling or related behavioral health training program, including: Expressive Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatry.

* Previous group and individual therapy experience preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

- Successful candidate must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic systems (including Microsoft Office) to access/maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual trainings, use job-specific applications, and complete documentation using the electronic medical record (experience with the Epic platform preferred).

- Candidates should be organized, timely, and possess good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplined team.

- Ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.

- Experience with empirically supported/validated group therapy skills (i.e., CBT, ACT, MI, DBT) is preferred.

- See departmental competency list if applicable.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (and/or other required criminal background check) and clearance from the Occupational Health Department.



The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

 

Salary.com Estimation for Group Therapist in Belmont, MA
$92,266 to $112,637
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Group Therapist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Group Therapist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$91,638 - $112,072
Income Estimation: 
$124,735 - $157,528
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at McLean Hospital

  • McLean Hospital Belmont, MA
  • Postdoctoral Fellow - T-Regulatory Cells and Cell Replacement Therapy We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research program fo... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • McLean Hospital Middleborough, MA
  • Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clin... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • McLean Hospital Middleborough, MA
  • The Peer Counselor position works with peers to provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process. Do... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • McLean Hospital Belmont, MA
  • Nutrition Tech 1 Per Diem Klarman Eating Disorders Summary Responsible for assisting the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patien... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Group Therapist jobs in the Belmont, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • TaraVista Behavioral Health Devens, MA
  • Join us as a Group Therapist! Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm As a Group Therapist for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experie... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Mass General Brigham Belmont, MA
  • Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech expert... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!