Walden - Mental Health Counselor - Residential

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

Job summary

Monte Nido Walden, a part of Monte Nido, provides residential and outpatient care for eating disorders in Massachusetts. The Mental Health Counselor role involves direct patient care for adolescents and adults in a 24-hour program, with emphasis on therapeutic engagement and safety.

The position offers part-time hours (24 hours per week) with rotating weekends and a pay rate of $19.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Two years of office experience in a health-related field preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents.
• Assist residents through the admission process, including paperwork and orientation.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and document daily notes.
• Supervise meals and snacks and ensure nutrition aligned with policies.
• Participate in group therapies and unit activities, e.g., DBT, CBT.
• Communicate with treatment teams to ensure high quality care.
• Conduct daily resident weigh-ins and safety documentation.
• Adhere to facility policies and maintain confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field

High School diploma

CPR Certification

Job description

Monte Nido, including Monte Nido Walden, is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a full continuum of care for people of all genders and all types of eating disorders. With over 50 programs across the United States—including Monte Nido Walden’s specialized centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut—we provide evidence-based, personalized treatment in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.

For more than two decades, Monte Nido has helped tens of thousands of individuals on their path to recovery. As part of this network, Monte Nido Walden brings over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families in New England. Together, our programs combine compassionate, multidisciplinary care with a commitment to lasting recovery.

Our dedicated team of professionals—over 450 at Monte Nido Walden and more than 1,500 nationwide—share a mission of delivering exceptional care and empowering hope and healing.

Learn more at www.montenido.com and www.waldeneatingdisorders.com

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

Part -time positions are 24 hours/week with rotating weekends.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
• Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required 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.
• Model therapeutic eating habits with residents by eating provided programmatic meals and snacks aligned with the company’s nutrition philosophy to completion throughout the shift.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings to continue personal and professional growth as well as building cohesion amongst the treatment team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of a patient’s total needs as a person, and addresses psychosocial, physical, developmental, spiritual, and cultural issues as appropriate for each individual.
• Has working knowledge of the facility’s fire, disaster, and infection control programs.
• Adheres to and follows the Monte Nido & Affiliates policies and procedures, including work schedule, time and attendance, and time off.
• Uses tact and sensitivity in communicating effectively and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers and all others.
• Provides for the maintenance of confidentiality of patient records and communications.
• Maintains the values and philosophy of the mission statement of the Monte Nido & Affiliates.
• Recommends quality and/or process improvement initiatives in order to more effectively and efficiently perform the job functions of this position.
• In an emergency or declared state of emergency, you may be required to stay on-site as a part of the emergency team until the emergency has ended.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Two years of office experience in a health-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.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multitask 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.