Walden - Therapist (Inpatient / Residential programs)
Listed compensation
$32.2-$52/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Grow with us!
- 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.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides direct patient care, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning for inpatient eating disorder and psychiatric units. They also conduct individual, group, and family therapy while maintaining timely clinical documentation and collaborating with the treatment team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Walden Behavioral Care ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$108k | Mental Health Therapy median $46k (middle half $43k–$53k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Massachusetts | 272 active | 7,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 22% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment532 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Walden Behavioral Care | #10 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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