Mental Health Counselor

2 months ago
Newton, Massachusetts$19.81-$28.3/hrPart TimeCounselor

29th percentile — most Counselor in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $49k over 3 years

Posted 66 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mass General Brigham as a Mental Health Counselor – Weekend Shifts, $19-28/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
  • provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

  • Data Conversion
  • Various Issuers preferred Experience related experience 0
  • 1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work well collaboratively and independently.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $19.81-$28.3/hr (Est. $41k-$59k/year)

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Mental Health Counselor – Weekend Shifts, $19-28/hr.

Key Skills

Patient CarePsychiatric Disorder ManagementTherapeutic Milieu MaintenanceAdvocacyParent/Family CounselingFamily Systems InterventionsEmergency ResponseProfessional BoundariesDocumentationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Priority ManagementCollaborationActive ListeningAVADE Training
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Position Insights

Clinical Psychology — Psychologist Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Mass General Brigham is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this psychologist position at $41k to $59k annually.

This is approximately 47% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $58864 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Newton, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Psychiatric Disorder Management, Therapeutic Milieu Maintenance, Advocacy, Parent/Family Counseling, Family Systems Interventions, Emergency Response, Professional Boundaries. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The role is responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, ensuring patient safety and well-being, and supporting the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. Essential functions include assisting with care and treatment, advocating for vulnerable patients, and providing p...

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Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

2mo ago