Inpatient Mental Health Counselor - Day Shift (Part-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) match

Employer paid short term disability (S

Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor to support inpatient psychiatric units. The role involves direct patient care, safety checks, de-escalation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred in psychology or human services) and experience as PCT/PCA/CNA or Medical Assistant. Strong communication and boundary-setting are essential.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Job description

TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor to support inpatient psychiatric units. The role involves direct patient care, safety checks, de-escalation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred in psychology or human services) and experience as PCT/PCA/CNA or Medical Assistant. Strong communication and boundary-setting are essential.