Walden - Family Therapist

Monte Nido & Affiliates•Waltham, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Walden Behavioral Care is a growing national specialty healthcare system focused on treating eating disorders across all genders and offering a full continuum of care. With 14 locations on the East Coast and over 15 years of experience, Walden has helped over 20,000 people recover. Headquartered in Massachusetts, the company employs over 450 dedicated individuals. The Family Therapist role involves providing direct patient care for individuals with eating disorders under the supervision of the Program Director. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position that includes two evenings per week. The pay range is $67,000.00-$110,000.00, dependent on education and experience. Walden is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field.
Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting, preferably in an eating disorders program
Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with families in a mental health setting
Independent or provisional license; preferred
Current CPR certification
Must have strong clinical, organizational and communication skills
Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior/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.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of patients in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs utilizing Family Based Treatment (FBT) methods.
Provide clinical care and case management in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care and other regulatory agencies.
Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, utilization review, and discharge planning.
Conduct individual, group and family therapy.
Conduct risk assessments and crisis management.
Manage cases for primarily the adolescent population with an expectation of some coverage in the adult programs.
Collaborate with referral sources and outpatient providers.
Ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner, while complying with all regulatory standards.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team throughout the Walden continuum of care.
May be required to support virtual patient care and telehealth services as needed, including during periods of low census or to address coverage needs.