Walden Behavioral Care·Waltham, Massachusetts
Provide direct patient care to adolescents and adults with eating disorders by maintaining a therapeutic milieu and monitoring resident behaviors. Facilitate group therapy sessions and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure high-quality care.
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Mental Health Counselor 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.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com .
The Mental Health Counselor provides direct patient care to adolescents and adults under the supervision of clinical staff and program director.
This is a Full-Time position with 2 evenings, Monday-Friday. #LI-ONSITE Pay: $19-$23/hour, depending on education and experience 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 behaviors.
Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating new patients to the unit.
Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and providing resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident notes.
Supervise meals and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as needed.
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 weights and vitals.
Support Office Manager with administrative/filing duties, as needed.
Communicating as needed with families, other levels of care, and team members.
Education: High School diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
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. Physical Requirements: Physical agility to manage patients in crisis. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. #Walden
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in psychology and experience with psychiatric populations are preferred. CPR certification and knowledge of crisis management and therapeutic relationship processes are essential.
Market context
Ambulatory mental health counselor roles in Massachusetts are often tied to steady demand in outpatient and community-based care settings, where experience with psychiatric populations and crisis response are especially relevant. This role is competitive because the preferred background includes a psychology degree, CPR certification, and behavior redirection skills, while the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and EAP coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CPR status and prepare examples of de-escalation experience before applying.
