Pays $21.76 - $28.28/hr — $11k below the Counselor market median of ~$70k (279 jobs)
Patient Services Mental Health Counselor - Mental Health Inpatient - FT - Day
About the Role
Inpatient mental health counselor. Day shift. $21.76-$28.28/hr. Full benefits. No nights. Help psychiatric patients with substance abuse.
Join Capital Health (US) as a Patient Services Mental Health Counselor - Mental Health Inpatient - FT - Day in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Intervenes with critical patients such as escalating of behavior, suicidal behavior, elopement and other emergency situations occurring.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the safety policy.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu by enforcing program rules, regulations and limits.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Experience: One year behavioral health experience.
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS.
- Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides care based on the patient's treatment plan.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $21.76 - $28.28/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Capital Health (US) in United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Services Mental Health Counselor - Mental Health Inpatient - FT - Day at Capital Health (US) a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry (Counseling) — ranked against 72 active Psychiatry (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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