Mental Health Counselor Inpatient Behavioral Health, Per Diem

It is an exciting time to join Team Tara. As a trusted leader in mental health and behavioral health care, Tara Vista has built a reputation for clinical excellence, compassionate care and a commitment to the communities we serve. Whether you are a nurse, therapist, mental health counselor, intake coordinator or support professional, you'll find a rewarding career where your work matters and your contributions are valued.

We have part and full time openings for these positions across our youth and adult programs:

Tara Vista offers mental health and behavioral health careers for professionals throughout Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Located in Devens, Massachusetts, Tara Vista is easily accessible from Routes 2, 190 and 495, making it a convenient commute for team members across the region. Whether you're looking for a nursing career, therapist role, mental health counselor position or support services opportunity, you'll find a collaborative team, opportunities for growth and meaningful work at Tara Vista.

• Fitchburg, MA
• Gardner, MA
• Worcester, MA
• Acton, MA
• Lowell, MA
• Nashua, NH
• Merrimack, NH

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Credit (CEU) Support

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Modern psychiatric hospital built in 2016

Collaborative multidisciplinary teams

Comprehensive orientation and apprentice style training

Leadership you can learn from

Experienced managers who have grown their careers at Tara Vista

Large enough to offer opportunities. Small enough for your contributions to be recognized

Join us as a Per Diem Mental Health Counselor!

New Competitive Rates!

Per Diem - 5 shifts per month including weekend and holiday rotation

As a
Mental Health Counselor for Tara Vista 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 behavioral health 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.
• 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…