Pays $22.84 - $31.97/hrHealthcare market median is ~$71k (12 jobs)

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Brockton, Massachusetts

Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem

PsychiatryIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Per diem mental health specialist. Work in inpatient psychiatry. Flexible schedule. $22.84-$31.97/hr. Pick your shifts.

Join BMC Software as a Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem in Brockton, Massachusetts. The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. He/she implements clinical care responsibilities in accordance with inpatient psychiatry department policies, procedures and standards under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Mental Health Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients from ages 18 and above.
  • The Mental Health Specialist must possess the knowledge and ability to gather data reflective of the patient’s age and developmental level in determining treatment needs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $22.84 - $31.97/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join BMC Software as a Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per Diem.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, a Mental Health Specialist certificate, or a high school diploma with two years of related experience. Previous direct patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionVerbal De-escalationPhysical De-escalationPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationBehavior ManagementPatient EducationTherapeutic Group LeadershipVital Signs MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Safety ChecksConflict Management

Psychiatry Career Context

In Massachusetts, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$103k across 43 listings, vs ~$80k nationally (791 listings).

Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 135.0 (US average = 100) — 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).

BMC Software ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Healthcare on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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About BMC Software

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Arlington, Massachusetts
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings match
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities