Program Therapist - Per Diem

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine

24 days ago

Worcester, Massachusetts$45/hrPer Diem / PRNPsychologist

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hospital for Behavioral Medicine as a Program Therapist – $45/hr, Weekends, Per Diem in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Hospital for Behavioral Medicine - Worcester, MA 016061244Position Type: Per DiemEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $45.00 - $45.

Key Responsibilities

will you make a difference? The Program Therapist - Per Diem performs social services functions to include assisting patients in meeting their bio psychosocial needs while enabling them to access through therapeutic treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing basic consultation, teaching, complete specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed.

conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups.

Provide liaison and referral services to community agencies and appears in court when requested or subpoenae.

Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled time tables.

Requirements

for: Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required.

Licensure: Massachusetts State license in social work or clinical related mental health field preferred.

Additional Skill Requirements: CPR certification and management of aggressive behavior training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Hospital for Behavioral Medicine as a Program Therapist – $45/hr, Weekends, Per Diem.

Key Skills

Clinical social workCrisis interventionFamily therapyGroup therapyClinical assessmentBio psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCase managementPatient consultationReferral servicesPerformance improvementProfessional ethicsCPR certificationManagement of aggressive behavior

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Program Therapist - Per Diem position at Hospital for Behavioral Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Hospital for Behavioral Medicine is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($45k–$45k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical social work, Crisis intervention, Family therapy, Group therapy, Clinical assessment, Bio psychosocial assessment, Treatment planning, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Program Therapist performs social services functions, including conducting individual, couples, and family counseling sessions. They also facilitate therapeutic support groups and coordinate care with community agencies and healthcare team members.

Benefits package: Cafeteria with Discounted Meals, Employee Engagement Events, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Recognition Program, Free Parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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