Walden - Family Therapist

Walden Behavioral Care, LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA

HSA

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA is seeking a Family Therapist to provide direct care for patients with eating disorders under supervision. This full-time, onsite role includes two evenings per week and a salary range of $67,000–$110,000, with a strong benefits package.

The position emphasizes delivering clinical care, performing psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and family-based therapy with adolescents and possibly some adults.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• 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
• Independent or provisional license; preferred
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs utilizing Family Based Treatment (FBT) methods.
• 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.
• Maybe required to support virtual patient care and telehealth services as needed, including during periods of low census or to address coverage needs.

Job description

Grow with us!

Family Therapist

Walden Behavioral Care

Waltham, 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.

TheFamily Therapistprovides direct care for patients with eating disorders under the supervision of the Program Director.

This is a Full time position, 100% onsite with 2 evenings included.

Pay: $67,000.00-$110,000.00 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:

• Manage a caseload of patients in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs utilizing Family Based Treatment (FBT) methods.
• 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.
• 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, 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; preferred
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge:

• Must have strong clinical, organizational and communication skills
• Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, 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 collaborate, team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

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