Mental Health Counselor

Emerson Hospital

Concord, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Communication Skills, English Language, Facebook, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Interpersonal Skills, LinkedIn, Nursing, Nursing Management, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Time Management, Twitter, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Concord, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Mental Health Counselor

Job Ref: 34312

Category: Behavioral & Mental Health

Location:

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: North 5 (Psych)

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 7am-3:30pm

Pay Range: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Make a difference in patients' lives-every shift.

As a Mental Health Counselor on our inpatient Behavioral Health team, you will provide hands-on, compassionate care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive environment and helping patients progress in their recovery.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will support high-quality patient care by:

  • Providing direct patient care tailored to the age and needs of individuals on the behavioral health unit

  • Supporting the safety, well-being, and therapeutic environment for all patients

  • Observing, monitoring, and documenting patient behavior and interactions

  • Assisting with daily activities, therapeutic programming, and patient engagement

  • Collaborating with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans

  • Responding appropriately to behavioral health crises using de-escalation techniques

  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards

  • Upholding patient confidentiality and all safety protocols

You will report to the Director of Behavioral Health Nursing and work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What You Bring

Education

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Degree in a mental health-related field preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or psychiatric triage preferred

Licensure & Certifications

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Healthcare Provider required

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 30 days of hire

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to build rapport with patients in a therapeutic setting

  • Critical thinking and sound judgment in dynamic situations

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Basic computer and documentation proficiency

  • Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven behavioral health team

  • Gain valuable experience in inpatient psychiatric care

  • Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment

  • Make a meaningful impact on patient safety and recovery

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