Walden - Lead Mental Health Counselor

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Lead Mental Health Counselor

Monte Nido Walden

Dedham, MA

Monte Nido, including Monte Nido Walden, is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a full continuum of care for people of all genders and all types of eating disorders. With over 50 programs across the United States—including Monte Nido Walden's specialized centers in Massachusetts and Connecticut—we provide evidence-based, personalized treatment in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.

For more than two decades, Monte Nido has helped tens of thousands of individuals on their path to recovery. As part of this network, Monte Nido Walden brings over 15 years of experience serving individuals and families in New England. Together, our programs combine compassionate, multidisciplinary care with a commitment to lasting recovery.

Our dedicated team of professionals—over 450 at Monte Nido Walden and more than 1,500 nationwide—share a mission of delivering exceptional care and empowering hope and healing.

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The Lead Mental Health Counselor provides direct patient care under the supervision of clinical staff. Our Program is a 24-hour level of care facility.

This is a FT position.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00/hour depending on education and experience

Total Rewards::

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• 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
• And many more

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

Responsibilities Include::

• Mentor mental health counselors under the supervision of the Program Manager.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring residents and redirecting behaviors.
• Assist residents through the admission process, including bag searches, required paperwork, and orienting 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 notes.
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, and snacks and provide redirection 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 weigh-ins.
• Complete call assignments as designated by clinical staff.
• 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.

Qualifications::

Education:

• High School diploma, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred

Experience:

• Two years of office experience in a health-related field preferred

Licensure/Certification:

• CPR Certification

Knowledge:

• 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.

Required Competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multitask in a changing and fast-paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.