Overnight Awake Counselor - Brain Injury Services
Listed compensation
$20/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
- We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking a dedicated Overnight Awake Counselor to join our Brain Injury program which provides high-quality, innovative programming to adults with brain injuries to enhance their lives, develop personal skills, and engage in community activities while building supportive relationships.
As an Overnight Awake Counselor, you will provide support to adults with cognitive and physical needs. This position requires the candidate to be awake, alert, and available to individuals throughout the course of the night providing assistance and support as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and training to promote personal growth and accomplishment
- Provide assistance with personal care, meal preparation and daily routines. Administer medication according to MAP regulations
- Perform housekeeping tasks as necessary
- Report significant health, psychiatric and behavioral issues
Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma
- Experience working with adults with brain injuries or developmental disabilities
- Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
- Schedule: Friday and Saturday, 11pm-9am (20 hours)
- Hourly Rate
- $20—$20 USD
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $63k (middle half $46k–$82k)50 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Massachusetts | 22 active | 372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment519 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +9.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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