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Mass General Brigham
Newton, Massachusetts

Mental Health Counselor

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28.30/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

  • Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients.
  • Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
  • Parent/Family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions
  • Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i. e. suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
  • Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
  • Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
  • Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
  • Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred Experience related experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to work well collaboratively and independently. - Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. - Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully. - Basic computer skills. - Ability to work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others. - Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. - Successful completion of AVADE training is required within 30 days of hire.

  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • 32 hours evenings, 3-11:30p, every other weekend & every other holiday

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $ - $28.30/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 4

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct care to psychiatric patients while ensuring their safety and well-being within the therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities include performing family counseling, documenting patient status, and acting efficiently during emergency situations.

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric carePatient advocacyCrisis interventionSafety monitoringCollaborationCommunicationTime management

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 33% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

12
<$70k
4
$70k-95k
0
$95k-120k
12
$120k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
18%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,292k
Typical market rent
$3,408/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.