Residential Mental Health Counselor -FT at Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Crisis Management, Behavior Management, Therapeutic Relationships, Group Therapy, Multi-Tasking, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves. Mental Health Counselor Walden Behavioral Care Dedham, MA 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 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. These are full-time positions with benefits (rotating weekends included). Shifts: Day - 7:00am-3:30pm, Evening - 3:00pm-11:30pm, Overnight - 11:00pm-7:30am Pay:$19.00-$23.00/hour depending on education and experience #LI-ONSITE 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: 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. Qualifications: Education: High School diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or 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 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

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct patient care to adolescents and adults, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include monitoring residents, assisting with admissions, and facilitating group therapy sessions.