Family TherapistWalden Behavioral CareWaltham, MAThe
Family Therapist provides direct care for patients with eating disorders under the supervision of the Program Director.
This is a Full time position, 100% onsite with 2 evenings included.Pay: $67,000.00-$110,000.00 depending on education and experience
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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!
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage a caseload of patients in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs utilizing Family Based Treatment (FBT) methods.
- Provide clinical care and case management in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care and other regulatory agencies.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, utilization review, and discharge planning.
- Conduct individual, group and family therapy.
- Conduct risk assessments and crisis management.
- Manage cases for primarily the adolescent population with an expectation of some coverage in the adult programs.
- Collaborate with referral sources and outpatient providers.
- Work to ensure that all required documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner, while complying with all regulatory standards.
- Work collaboratively with the treatment team throughout the Walden continuum of care.
- 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, Counseling or related field.
Experience: - Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting, preferably in an eating disorders program
- Minimum of 1 year's experience working with families in a mental health setting
Licensure/Certification:- Independent or provisional license; preferred
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge: - Must have strong clinical, organizational and communication skills
- Must possess knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior/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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