Residential Mental Health Counselor

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Mental Health Counselor at Walden Behavioral Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Psychology position at Walden Behavioral Care is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Stated compensation: $19-$23/hr (Est. $40k-$48k/year).

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Patient care, Crisis management, Behavior management, Group therapy facilitation, DBT, CBT, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Counselor provides direct patient care, monitors residents, and facilitates group therapy sessions in a residential setting. They are responsible for documenting resident progress, conducting safety assessments, and assisting with daily living activities like meal supervision.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Company-paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, Short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.