Walden Behavioral Care·Dedham, Massachusetts
Provide direct clinical care, including psychosocial assessments and therapy, for patients in inpatient eating disorder and psychiatric units. Manage cases and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure timely documentation and effective discharge planning.
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Inpatient Therapist 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 Inpatient Therapist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Director.
This is a Per Diem position for coverage as needed.
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting Licensure/Certification: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, preferred or license-eligible CPR certification, required Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships, age specific growth and development, behavior management and crisis management
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 Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and at least 2 years of clinical experience in a mental health setting. Preferred licensure includes LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, or LMFT, and CPR certification is required.
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.
