Therapist (Inpatient / Residential programs)

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

Grow with us!

Inpatient / Residential Therapist

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.

TheInpatient Therapist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Director.

This is a Per Diem position for coverage as needed.

Pay: $32.20-$52.00/hour depending on education and experience

Total Rewards:

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 clinical social work and case management consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, and discharge planning for assigned cases
• Manage cases on both the inpatient eating disorder unit and inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy.
• Conduct crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources.
• Work to ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and profession manner.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team and Walden continuum.
• Maybe required to support virtual patient care and telehealth services as needed, including during periods of low census or to address coverage needs.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting

Licensure/Certification:

• LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, preferred or license-eligible
• CPR certification, required

Knowledge:

• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships, age specific growth and development, behavior management and crisis management

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.