Therapist (Inpatient / Residential programs)
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This posting states $32.20–$52 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $26.51 an hour, the middle half $22.06–$39.33, across 138 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $28.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.
Inpatient / Residential Therapist
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 Inpatient Therapist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Director.
This is a Per Diem position for coverage as needed.
Pay: $32.20-$52.00/hour depending on education and experience
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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 clinical social work and case management consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, and discharge planning for assigned cases
- Manage cases on both the inpatient eating disorder unit and inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Conduct individual, group and family therapy.
- Conduct crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources.
- Work to ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and profession manner.
- Work collaboratively with the treatment team and Walden continuum.
- Maybe required to support virtual patient care and telehealth services as needed, including during periods of low census or to address coverage needs.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting
Licensure/Certification
- LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, preferred or license-eligible
- CPR certification, required
Knowledge
- Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships, age specific growth and development, behavior management and crisis management
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.
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