Walden – ARFID Clinician

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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.

ARFID Clinician FT (Virtual)

Located in the MA Area

Job Summary:                                             

The Clinician provides direct patient care under the supervision of the Program Director.

Hours: Full-Time

Responsibilities Include::

• Provide clinical social work and case management in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Walden Behavioral Care and the NASW.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, participate in treatment planning, utilization review, and discharge planning for an average of 8 patients.
• Manage cases in both the partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs for eating disorders.
• Manage cases for the adult/adolescent populations. 
• 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.

Qualifications::

Education:

• PhD, PsyD, Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing direct clinical care in a mental health setting, preferably in an eating disorders program

Licensure/Certification:

• Independent License, preferred
• CPR certification, required
• MA License, preferred

Knowledge:

• Must have strong clinical, organizational and communication skill. 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.

Supervision Received:

• Reports to Program Director or designee

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