Residential Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC • Dedham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walden Behavioral Care is a specialty healthcare system dedicated to serving people of all genders with eating disorders through a continuum of care. The Mental Health Counselor provides direct care to adolescent and adult residents under the supervision of clinical staff and the program director in a 24-hour level-of-care facility in Dedham, Massachusetts. The role supports residents’ safety, therapeutic care, daily activities, and treatment plans in accordance with Walden policies and philosophy. 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 relationships, 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 collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting them as needed.
• Assist residents with admission, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orientation to the unit.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and provide resident care consistent with Walden policies, philosophies, and objectives.
• Observe residents and accurately and thoroughly document daily resident information.
• Supervise meals and snacks and redirect residents as needed.
• Prepare adolescent snacks and guide adult residents in meal preparation.
• Participate in community meetings, group therapies, education, and social activities.
• 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 program meals and snacks during the shift in accordance with the company’s nutrition philosophy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED