Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health, 32 Hours (Nights)
Listed compensation
$22.84-$31.97/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Specialist is a member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team. The MHS implements clinical care responsibilities in accordance with inpatient psychiatry department policies, procedures and standards under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse.
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
- Position: Mental Health Specialist
- Department: Brockton IP 2
- Schedule: Part Time
Essential Responsibilities / Duties
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree OR HS Diploma/GED and 2 year’s experience in the mental health/related field OR Mental Health Specialist certificate
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Current BLS Certificate Required
Experience
Patient care skills acquired through one year of previous direct patient care experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)
Demonstrated skill in developing helpful relationships with patients, families and staff
Ability to use a variety of medical equipment necessary in the delivery of quality patient care
Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: knowledge of growth and development provide age appropriate communication
Compensation Range
$22.84- $31.97
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.
This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.
In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Specialist provides clinical care to psychiatric patients as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse. They are responsible for gathering patient data and implementing treatment plans appropriate to the patient's age and developmental level.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma/GED with two years of relevant experience, or a Mental Health Specialist certificate. A current BLS certificate is required, and previous direct patient care experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Psychiatry Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
