Walden - Mental Health Counselor - ambulatory services

Walden - Mental Health Counselor - ambulatory services Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Behavior management Direct patient care CPR Certification Psychiatry Patient monitoring Intake Writing skills BLS Certification Group therapy Bachelor's degree in psychology Filing CPR Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Psychology Working with individuals with eating disorders Safe environment creation Patient treatment Crisis management Communication skills Entry level Patient observation Group counseling Full Job Description We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.: Mental Health Counselor Walden Behavioral Care Waltham, 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. This is a Full-Time position with 2 evenings, Monday-Friday. #

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: 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 meals and snacks and provide re-direction to residents, as needed. 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 weights and vitals. Support Office Manager with administrative/filing duties, as needed. Communicating as needed with families, other levels of care, and team members.

Qualifications:

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Education:

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

Experience:

One year experience working with a psychiatric patient population preferred. Eating Disorder knowledge and/or experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

CPR certification, required

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.

Physical Requirements:

Physical agility to manage patients in crisis. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. #Walden