Pays $23/hr — Counselor market median is ~$53k (15 jobs)
Community Crisis Mental Health Counselor
About the Role
Evening and weekend shifts. $23/hr. Community crisis mental health counseling for youth. Lowell, Massachusetts.
Join Vinfen as a Psychology Counselor – Evening & Weekend Shifts, $23/hr in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23/hr.
- 15 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days
- 3 Personal Days
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Vinfen in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides direct mental health and behavioral support to youth in a crisis stabilization program, including implementing treatment plans and facilitating recovery. They also assist with daily living activities and ensure a safe, structured environment for all clients.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with one to two years of human services experience preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass comprehensive background checks.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
Certifications
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
In Massachusetts, Clinical Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$73k across 53 listings, vs ~$70k nationally (1,779 listings).
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 135.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state — Massachusetts ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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