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Brockton, Massachusetts

Mental Health Specialist, Brockton Behavioral Health, 32 Hours (Nights)

PsychiatryPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22.84-$31.97/hr

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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.

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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

Psychiatric careClinical documentationMultidisciplinary teamworkBLS certificationCrisis interventionPatient assessmentMedical equipment operationRelationship building

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).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Brockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$508k
Typical market rent
$2,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy
Discretionary Annual Bonuses
Merit Increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Savings Match
Paid Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities