Walden - Adolescent Clinician

Walden Eating Disorders; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated Adolescent Clinician to provide direct care for patients with eating disorders. This full-time role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting psychosocial assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of adolescents and their families through evidence-based practices. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• 2+ years of direct clinical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 7 patients using Family Based Treatment methods.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Clinical Care

Case Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Therapeutic Relationships

Family Based Treatment (FBT)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Job description

Grow with us!

Adolescent Clinician

Walden Behavioral Care

Westborough - FT position

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.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com.

The Adolescent Clinician provides direct care for patients with eating disorders under the supervision of the Program Director.

Hours/Shift: Full-Time (Mon-Fri, including Days and 1-2 Evenings/week)

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
• 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:

• Manage an average caseload of 7 patients in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs utilizing Family Based Treatment (FBT) methods and holding a mix of general programming and ARFID cases.
• Provide clinical care and case management in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care and other regulatory agencies.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, utilization review, and discharge planning.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy.
• Conduct risk assessments and crisis management.
• Manage cases for primarily the adolescent population with an expectation of some coverage in the adult programs.
• Collaborate with referral sources and outpatient providers.
• Work to ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner, while complying with all regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment team throughout the Walden continuum of care.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting, preferably in an eating disorders program.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with families in a mental health setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Independent or provisional license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• This individual must live in CT and must be licensed in CT in order to meet state requirements for the program. Other licenses a plus.

Knowledge:

• Must have strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, and behavior/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 collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.