Residential Mental Health Counselor -FT

Walden Behavioral Care • Dedham, MA

1d • $19 - $23 • 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 full-time position with benefits (rotating weekends included).

Requirements

• High School diploma
• CPR Certification
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting
• Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientating new patients to the unit.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with residents and provide resident care within Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
• Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident
• Supervise breakfast, lunch and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as
• Precise preparation of adolescent snacks and
• Provide supervision and guidance in preparation of adult resident
• Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the
• Help facilitate group therapy sessions, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image,
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with residents’ treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
• Conduct daily resident weigh-
• Complete call assignments as designated by clinical
• Administer Columbia risk assessments, monitor resident safety, and complete safety documentation.
• Models therapeutic eating habits with residents by eating provided programmatic meals and snacks aligned with company's nutrition philosophy to completion throughout shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED