Walden Behavioral Care·Dedham, Massachusetts
Provide direct resident care and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu by monitoring behaviors and redirecting residents. Assist with admissions, document daily notes, and facilitate group therapy sessions such as DBT and CBT.
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Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient Program Dedham, MA Full-Time 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 Mental Health Counselor provides direct resident care under the supervision of clinical staff.
Our program is a 24-hour level of care facility.
Shifts/hours: Full-Time position Overnight shift (11pm-7:30am) with weekend rotation required.
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, High School diploma required Licensure/Certification: Current 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 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 #walden
Requires a high school diploma and current CPR certification, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have knowledge of psychiatric group processes, behavior management, and crisis intervention.
Market context
In Massachusetts, mental health counselor roles are typically in steady demand across schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates who are licensed or license-eligible and bring strong clinical communication skills. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a relevant master’s degree, a completed full-time clinical internship, and readiness to work with diverse client needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Massachusetts licensure path and internship experience before applying.
