Child Inpatient Mental Health Counselor – Split Shift

TaraVista; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Short term disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista Behavioral Health in Devens, MA, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor for the 24-hour split shift. You will provide direct inpatient care on multidisciplinary teams, conducting rounds, safety checks, and compassionate support to patients and families.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, ADL assistance, accurate EMR documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
• Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
• Observe and monitor patient’s progress and reports observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
• Provide appropriate supervision of patients’ activities.
• Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Skills

Observation

Communication

Therapeutic relationship

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s in psychology or human services

Job description

TaraVista Behavioral Health in Devens, MA, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor for the 24-hour split shift. You will provide direct inpatient care on multidisciplinary teams, conducting rounds, safety checks, and compassionate support to patients and families.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, ADL assistance, accurate EMR documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe therapeutic milieu.