Mental Health Counselor - Per Diem

Walden Behavioral Care•Dedham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma required.
CPR and CPI certification, preferred
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.
Physical agility to manage patients in crisis. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred.
Eating Disorder knowledge and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.