Per Diem Inpatient Mental Health Counselor

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

Job summary

TaraVista is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Counselor in Devens, MA. The role involves critical direct care on inpatient behavioral health units, safety monitoring, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Responsibilities include patient observation, implementing treatment plans, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating groups while maintaining professional boundaries and compassionate care. Competitive per diem shifts offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience as PCT/PCA/CNA or Medical Assistant required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient settings or crisis intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist with patient care per treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and report observations to staff.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining boundaries.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provide supervision of patients' activities.
• Safety monitoring of patients on the unit.
• Process admissions belongings.
• Complete documentation in the EMR system.
• Facilitate patient groups.
• Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

Patient observation

Support staff care

Therapeutic relationship

Safety monitoring

EMR documentation

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in psychology or human services

Job description

TaraVista is seeking a Per Diem Mental Health Counselor in Devens, MA. The role involves critical direct care on inpatient behavioral health units, safety monitoring, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Responsibilities include patient observation, implementing treatment plans, documenting in the EMR, and facilitating groups while maintaining professional boundaries and compassionate care. Competitive per diem shifts offered.