Overnight Residential Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido Walden; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Monte Nido Walden is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor to provide direct patient care to adolescents and adults in a 24-hour level of care facility. The role includes admission support, documentation, and supervision of meals within the program’s nutrition philosophy.

Pay ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience; shifts include evenings and weekends with an overnight option from 11:00pm to 7:30am.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology or related field.
• Two years of health-related office experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
• Assist residents through the admission process, including paperwork and orienting new patients to the unit.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and provide resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
• Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident notes.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, and snacks and provide redirection to residents, as needed.
• Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and meals.
• Provide supervision and guidance in the preparation of adult resident meals.
• Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education, and social activities on the unit.
• Help facilitate group therapy sessions, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image, etc.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with residents’ treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
• Conduct daily resident weigh-ins.
• Complete call assignments as designated by clinical staff.
• Administer Columbia risk assessments, monitor resident safety, and complete safety documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Monte Nido Walden is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor to provide direct patient care to adolescents and adults in a 24-hour level of care facility. The role includes admission support, documentation, and supervision of meals within the program’s nutrition philosophy.

Pay ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience; shifts include evenings and weekends with an overnight option from 11:00pm to 7:30am.