Inpatient Therapist - Eating Disorder Care (Per Diem)

Walden Behavioral Care; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking an Inpatient/Residential Therapist to provide direct clinical care under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This per diem role supports inpatient units and telehealth when needed, delivering individual, group, and family therapy.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, at least two years of direct clinical experience in mental health, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in mental health.
• Licensure such as LCSW/LICSW/LMHC/PhD/PsyD/LMFT preferred or license-eligible.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social work and case management per Walden policies.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment and discharge planning.
• Manage cases on inpatient eating disorder and psychiatric units.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and liaison with referral sources.
• Ensure timely, professional documentation and team collaboration.
• Support virtual patient care and telehealth as needed during low census.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Walden Behavioral Care in Dedham, MA is seeking an Inpatient/Residential Therapist to provide direct clinical care under the supervision of the Clinical Director. This per diem role supports inpatient units and telehealth when needed, delivering individual, group, and family therapy.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, at least two years of direct clinical experience in mental health, and CPR certification.