Pays $20-$22/hr — Counselor market median is ~$53k (17 jobs)
Per Diem Residenti Counselor
About the Role
Per diem residential counselor supporting individuals with psychiatric conditions in Somerville, MA. $20-$22/hr. Flexible hours, paid training.
Join Vinfen as a Per Diem Residential Counselor in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
- Paid certification training (CPR, First Aid, MAP)
- Employee referral program ($500-$2,000 bonuses)
- Paid sick time (up to 5 days/year)
- Springfield College grant program
- Discounted YMCA memberships
- Wellness programs
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Vinfen as a Per Diem Residential Counselor.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health challenges in a residential setting. Implement treatment plans, administer medication, and assist with daily living activities to foster independence.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred. Candidates must have prior human services experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context
In Massachusetts, Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 75 listings, vs ~$82k nationally (1,456 listings).
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Massachusetts's cost-of-living index is 135.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k 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).
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