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Mass General Brigham
Belmont, Massachusetts

Mental Health Specialist - Per Diem - Neuropsychiatry Unit

PsychiatryPer Diem

Listed compensation

$22.4-$29.73/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
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Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Mass General Brigham as a Mental Health Specialist – Per Diem, Neuropsychiatry in Belmont, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $22.40 - $29.73/hr.
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Differentials
  • Premiums
  • Bonuses
  • Recognition programs

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Mass General Brigham as a Mental Health Specialist – Per Diem, Neuropsychiatry.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care and supports the therapeutic milieu under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, managing crisis situations, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting. The role requires the ability to pass Epic training modules and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Key Skills

Crisis de-escalationDocumentationPoint of care testingPatient hygieneCollaborationSafety monitoringPatient supervision

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$54k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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3.0/ 10
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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition programs