Weekend Day Mental Health Counselor (Part-Time)

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center; Massachusetts; Hybride; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor for weekend day shifts. You will join an integrated multidisciplinary team and provide direct patient care on inpatient units, with opportunities to influence patient safety and recovery.

A supportive environment emphasizes growth, mentorship, and work-life balance. The role requires a high school diploma with preferred psychology-related education, plus experience in psychiatric settings

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.

Responsabilités

• Conduct patient observation and rounds.
• Assist 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

Connaissances

PCT/PCA/CNA experience

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Description du poste

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center in Devens, Massachusetts, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Counselor for weekend day shifts. You will join an integrated multidisciplinary team and provide direct patient care on inpatient units, with opportunities to influence patient safety and recovery.

A supportive environment emphasizes growth, mentorship, and work-life balance. The role requires a high school diploma with preferred psychology-related education, plus experience in psychiatric settings