Walden Behavioral Care·Westborough, Massachusetts
The Group Facilitator provides direct patient support and therapeutic interventions for adults with eating disorders. Key duties include leading therapeutic groups, monitoring patient safety during meals, and documenting clinical interactions.
Responsible for providing a safe, comfortable environment and therapeutic milieu for patients. Models therapeutic eating habits with clients by eating provided programmatic meals and snacks aligned with the company’s nutrition philosophy to completion throughout shift. Responsible for engaging with patients in a way aligned with the company’s therapeutic approach. Responsible for delivering curriculum, as needed, to groups with the ability to communicate and escalate situations appropriately. Able to run assigned groups independently. Co-facilitates groups with others as needed by supporting engagement and attendance. Internalizes feedback from manager on interactions with team and clients and works to improve on feedback. Always presents in a professional way, reflecting the standards of care of Monte Nido. Monitors patient safety (including eating-disordered behaviors) during the program day and intervenes with recovery-focused directives when appropriate. Participates in and monitors daily meals and snacks with Facilitates Meal Pre-Planning and Meal Process Groups. Will need to eat with clients during meals and snacks. Checks in with clients as needed, e.g., if not in attendance. Escalates those not in attendance at the group in real time to ensure follow-up with the client. Coordinates the collection of outcome surveys and client satisfaction surveys during treatment. Documents in daily reports and patient meal logs, all information, interactions, communications, behaviors, and interventions in a timely fashion. Updates group and meal notes within 24 hours, keeping attendance and noting any relevant details. Other
Participate in weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings and treatment team 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 program’s policies and enforces them with clients in group as needed. 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 Monte Nido. Recommend quality and/or process improvement initiatives in order to more effectively and efficiently perform the job functions of this position. All other duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s degree in counseling or similar field strongly preferred Minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant health-related field. Group therapy experience preferred. #montenido
A high school diploma is required, while a bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a relevant health-related field, with group therapy experience preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.