Mental Health Counselor - Overnight position

Walden Eating Disorders; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counselor for their residential program in Dedham, MA. The role focuses on providing direct resident care, establishing therapeutic relationships, and monitoring resident well-being. Join a committed team in offering support and making a difference for individuals with eating disorders. Benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required.
• Current CPR Certification is necessary.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents.
• Assist residents with admission and orientation processes.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and document daily notes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Grow with us!

Mental Health Counselor

Residential Program

Dedham, MA

Full-Time

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.comorwww.waldeneatingdisorders.

As aMental Health Counseloryou will provide direct resident care under the supervision of clinical staff.

Shift/Hours: Full-time positions available. Night shift (11pm - 7:30am) with rotating weekends.

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Benefits for Full Time positions

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
• Assisting residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating new patients to the unit.
• Establishing therapeutic relationships with residents and providing resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
• Observing residents, documenting daily resident notes.
• Supervising meals/snacks and providing re-direction to residents, as needed.
• Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and meals.
• Providing supervision and guidance in preparation of adult resident meals.
• Participating in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the unit.
• Helping facilitate group therapy session, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image, etc.
• Communicating effectively with residents’ treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
• Conducting daily resident weigh-ins.
• Completing call assignments as designated by clinical staff.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required

Licensure/Certification:

• Current CPR Certification

Knowledge:

• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.

Required competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

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