Mental Health Counselor FT - Peabody, MA
Company: Walden Behavioral Care
Location: Peabody
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Mental Health Counselor - Peabody, MAJob SummaryThe Mental
Health Counselor provides direct patient care to adolescents and
adults under the supervision of clinical staff and Program
Director.Shift: Full Time- Days/EveningsPrimary responsibilities
include:Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring
patients (adults and adolescents) and redirecting behaviors.Assist
patients through the admission process, required paperwork, and
orientating new patients to the clinic.Establish therapeutic
relationships with patientsProvide patient care within Walden
policies, philosophies, and objectives.Provide patient check-ins
and respond to patients in crisis to ensure patient and clinic
safety.Observe patients and accurately and thoroughly document
attendance and observations via daily notes.Supervise breakfast,
lunch, dinner and snacks and provide re-direction to patients, as
needed.Participate in community meetings, group therapies,
treatment team and staff meetings.Facilitate group therapy
sessions, including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Media Literacy,
etc.Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients
treatment teams and via treatment team meetings to ensure the
highest quality of patient care.Conducting patient vital signs and
weigh-ins.Support Office Manager with administrative/filing
duties.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related
fieldExperience:One year experience working with a psychiatric
patient population preferred.Eating Disorder knowledge and/or
experience preferred.Licensure/Certification:CPR,
requiredKnowledge: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 skillsAttention to detail and
ability to prioritize independentlyAbility to multi-task in a
changing and fast paced mental health environmentAbility to work in
a highly collaborate, team environmentAbility to communicate
verbally and in writing.Supervision Received:Reports to Program
DirectorEnvironmental Conditions:General medical office
environment/virtual platformPhysical Requirements:Physical agility
to manage patients in crisis. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds.
Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.Job
Classification:Non-ExemptBenefits:Competitive
compensationComprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision
Coverage)Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent
coverageTuition reimbursementPaid time offUnparalleled mentoring in
supportMany more!About Walden Behavioral Care. Walden Behavioral
Care is a rapidly-growing, national mental healthcare system
specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and mental health
conditions. We are one of the only organizations in the country to
welcome individuals of all ages and all genders at all levels of
care. Since 2003, we have helped more than 20,000 individuals
progress in their path to healing. With 15 locations and more than
450 dedicated care professionals across Connecticut, Massachusetts
and in Georgia, we are committed to changing lives, one person at a
time. Using evidence-based treatment, proven to support long-term
recovery, we are passionate about providing all individuals with
the specialized care they need and deserve.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.All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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