Residential Mental Health Counselor -FT
Company: Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
Location: Dedham
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job 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. This is a 32h/week full-time
position with benefits (rotating weekends included). Shifts: Day -
7:00am-3:30pm, Evening - 3:00pm-11:30pm 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
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