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Mental Health Counselor Adolescent Inpatient Psych 24hr Split Shift

TaraVista Behavioral Health logoTaraVista Behavioral Health$20.11–$24.00/hrDevens, MAPosted 2mo ago

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This posting states $20.11–$24 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $24.41 an hour, the middle half $22.06–$38.86, across 111 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $28.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Join us as an Adolescent Mental Health Counselor!

New Competitive Rates!

Part Time 24-hours Split Shift 11:00am - 7:30pm including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

As a Mental Health Counselor for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor , you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient psychiatric units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL’s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will

  • 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.
  • Facilitate patient groups.
  • Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Mental Health Counselor candidates will have the following:

  • 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.

When you join the growing TaraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As our team member, you’ll receive:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Employer paid short term disability (STD)
  • Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$20.11 - $24.00

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

From TaraVista Behavioral Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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