Counselor, Mental Health, Social Work

and the job listing Expires on January 3, 2026

Location: Gardner, MA – Massachusetts Department of Corrections

Schedule: Full-time. 40 hours a week, Monday‑Friday and possibly weekends

Pay Rate: $26.92/hour ($56,000 annually)

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

• BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field required
• DOC experience and/or Alcohol/ Drug certification preferred

• Ensuring that all inmates are provided with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and are responsible for written documentation in the case records.
• Participating in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directed.
• Working the hours required to meet the business needs of the organization including the ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week which may include evening and weekend programming