Mental Health Counselor - Residential Program

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC•Dedham, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct patient care to adolescents and adults at Monte Nido Walden’s 24-hour residential program in Dedham, Massachusetts. The role is performed under the supervision of clinical staff and the program director. Part-time positions are 24 hours per week, with rotating weekends; an overnight shift is available from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Pay is $19.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
CPR certification.
Knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationship processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, behavior management, and crisis management involving aggressive behaviors.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently.
Ability to multitask in a changing, fast-paced mental health environment.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field preferred.
Two years of office experience in a health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
Assist residents through admission, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientation to the unit.
Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and provide care consistent with Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident notes.
Supervise breakfast, lunch, and snacks, providing redirection as needed.
Prepare adolescent snacks and meals precisely.
Provide supervision and guidance as adult residents prepare meals.
Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education, and social activities on the unit.
Help facilitate group therapy sessions, including DBT, CBT, and Body Image groups.
Communicate effectively with residents’ treatment teams to support quality care.
Conduct daily resident weigh-ins.
Complete call assignments as designated by clinical staff.
Administer Columbia risk assessments, monitor resident safety, and complete safety documentation.
Model therapeutic eating habits by completing programmatic meals and snacks provided during the shift, consistent with the company’s nutrition philosophy.
Participate in weekly to bi-weekly staff meetings to support personal and professional growth and treatment-team cohesion.
Recognize and address residents’ psychosocial, physical, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs as appropriate.
Maintain working knowledge of the facility’s fire, disaster, and infection-control programs.
Follow company policies and procedures, including those for work schedules, time and attendance, and time off.
Communicate tactfully, sensitively, effectively, and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and communications.
Uphold the mission, values, and philosophy of Monte Nido & Affiliates.
Recommend quality or process improvement initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the role.
In an emergency or declared state of emergency, remain on-site as part of the emergency team until the emergency has ended, if required.
Perform other duties as assigned.