Child Inpatient Mental Health Counselor — Night Shift

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid short term disability

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for the 32-hour night shift. You will be a core member of a multidisciplinary inpatient team, providing direct care, safety monitoring, and supportive interactions with patients and families.

You will conduct observations, assist with activities of daily living, and participate in treatment planning while maintaining professional boundaries and documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to build a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings and crisis intervention.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to patients on inpatient psychiatric units.
• Conduct safety checks and monitor patients; assist with ADLs as needed.
• De-escalate crises and ensure a safe therapeutic milieu.
• Document in the EMR and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Therapeutic relationship

Crisis intervention

Inpatient experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

High School Diploma

Job description

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for the 32-hour night shift. You will be a core member of a multidisciplinary inpatient team, providing direct care, safety monitoring, and supportive interactions with patients and families.

You will conduct observations, assist with activities of daily living, and participate in treatment planning while maintaining professional boundaries and documentation in the EMR.