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Eliot Community Human Services
Stoughton, Massachusetts

Relief Counselor - Brain Injury Services

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$20/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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 Relief Counselor to work with adults with Brain Injuries. Our Brain Injury residential programs provide high-quality, innovative programming that help adults with brain injuries enhance their lives, develop skills, and engage in community activities while building supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Assist clients with tasks of daily living to include personal care, meals and ambulation
  • Ensure a safe living environment, providing interventions and assistance to maintain safety
  • Support clients in integrating into their communities by utilizing community resources, encouraging memberships, and personal relationships

Assist Clients with Medical and Physical Needs

Help clients participate in activities, attend medical appointments, and maintain meaningful family and community connections

Qualifications

High School diploma and one year experience working with adults with cognitive, behavioral or developmental issues

  • Medication Administration certification preferred
  • Ability to drive program vehicle
  • Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and maintain a personally owned vehicle
  • Schedule: Various shifts available
  • 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

Meal preparationAmbulation assistanceSafety interventionsCommunity integrationMedical appointment supportDriving

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 76% 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).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs

8
<$55k
7
$55k-65k
3
$65k-75k
5
$75k-85k
1
$89k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
66%
Loan repayment
43%
PSLF eligible
29%
Sign-on bonus
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Stoughton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$615k
Typical market rent
$2,590/mo
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).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eliot Community Human Services

Mental Health Care
Lexington, MA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(k) with Employer Match
Discounted Fitness Services
Childcare Resources
100% Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Leadership Development