Mental Health Counselor
Company: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
Location: Dedham
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to
realize their healthy selves.: Mental Health Counselor - Inpatient
Program Dedham, MA Full-Time Position Walden Behavioral Care is one
of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare
systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full
continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We
currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut,
Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our
state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we
have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery.
Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are
dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they
need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or
www.waldeneatingdisorders.com . The Mental Health Counselor
provides direct resident care under the supervision of clinical
staff. Our program is a 24-hour level of care facility.
Shifts/hours: Full-Time position with weekend rotation required.
Pay: $19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience
LI-ONSITE Total Rewards:: Benefits for Full Time positions:
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:: 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 breakfast, lunch 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 session, 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.
Qualifications:: Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, High
School diploma required Licensure/Certification: Current 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 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 walden
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