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Dedham, Massachusetts

Walden - Therapist (Inpatient / Residential programs)

Counselor / TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32.2-$52/hr

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Job Description

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 waldenbehavioralcare.com or 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

Total Rewards

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.

#Walden

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct patient care, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for inpatient units. They also conduct individual, group, and family therapy while ensuring all clinical documentation is completed professionally.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyOrganizational skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 18% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$108kMental Health Therapy median $120k (middle half $120k–$120k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts271 active7,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 18% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment526 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

18 jobs
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$65k-90k
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$90k-115k
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$129k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Monte Nido & Affiliates

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Benefits & Perks

Pay: $32.20-$52.00/hour depending on education and experience
Per Diem position
Inclusive and diverse workplace

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$734k
Typical market rent
$2,913/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.