Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC·Dedham, Massachusetts
Provide direct patient care and maintain a safe therapeutic milieu for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Responsibilities include monitoring behaviors, facilitating group therapy sessions, and documenting resident progress.
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.
Mental Health Counselor Walden Behavioral Care Dedham, 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.
Our program is a 24-hour level of care facility.
This is a Per Diem position.
$19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience #LI-ONSITE
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.
Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and meals.
Provide supervision and guidance in 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 weights and vitals.
Communicating as needed with families, other levels of care, and team members.
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred, High School diploma required.
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 one year of psychiatric experience are preferred. Candidates should possess knowledge of behavior management and crisis intervention.
Market context
Per diem mental health counselor roles in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand in behavioral health settings, especially where psychiatric and eating-disorder experience is valued. These openings can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CPR and CPI certifications, plus a psychology background or related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm your certifications and relevant patient-care experience before applying.
