Residential Mental Health Counselor -FT

Walden Behavioral Care, LLC; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care, Dedham, MA, seeks a Mental Health Counselor to provide direct patient care to adolescents and adults under supervision. This on-site, full-time role includes day and evening shifts and a rotating weekend schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic milieu, assisting with admissions, documenting care, and participating in group therapies and treatment planning. CPR certification and a psychology background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education and CPR certification are required or preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes and crisis management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting.
• Assist residents through admission processes, including paperwork and orientation.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and provide resident care within Walden policies.
• Observe residents and document daily resident care thoroughly.
• Supervise meals and snacks and provide redirection as needed.
• Model healthy eating habits and participate in programmatic meals and snacks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Grow with us!

Mental Health Counselor

Walden Behavioral Care

Dedham, MA

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.com.

TheMental Health Counselor provides direct patient care to adolescents and adults under the supervision of clinical staff and program director.Our program is a 24-hour level of care facility.

This is a full-time position with benefits (rotating weekends included).

Shifts: Day/Evenings - 7:00am-3:30pm/3:00pm-11:30pm

Pay:$19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience

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Total Rewards:

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:

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting
• Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating 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
• Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as
• Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and
• Provide supervision and guidance in preparation of adult resident
• Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the
• Help facilitate group therapy sessions, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image,
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with residents’ treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
• Conduct daily resident weigh-
• Complete call assignments as designated by clinical
• Administer Columbia risk assessments, monitor resident safety, and complete safety documentation.
• Models therapeutic eating habits with residents by eating provided programmatic meals and snacks aligned with company's nutrition philosophy to completion throughout shift.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• 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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