Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor – Inpatient Behavioral Health

TaraVista Behavioral Health Center | Devens, MA

Apply: https://www.taravista.care/mental-health-careers

Competitive Pay: $20.11–$24.00/hour

Day and Evening Shifts Available | Child, Adolescent & Adult Programs

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Join Team Tara!

Whether you're beginning your career in behavioral health or bringing experience in direct patient care, TaraVista offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

We are hiring Mental Health Counselors (MHCs) to join our inpatient treatment teams serving children, adolescents, and adults.

At TaraVista, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, clinicians, and behavioral health professionals who are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality psychiatric care.

What makes TaraVista a great place to build your career?

• Exceptional Training: Comprehensive orientation and hands-on, apprentice-style training designed to build skills and confidence.

• Experienced Leadership: Stable, knowledgeable clinical leadership and managers who are invested in your success.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, advance, and build a long-term career in behavioral health.

• Collaborative Teams: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

• Meaningful Work: Build relationships with patients and contribute directly to their treatment and recovery.

• Flexible Opportunities: Day and evening shifts across our child, adolescent, and adult inpatient programs.

What You'll Do

As a Mental Health Counselor, you are an essential member of the treatment team, helping maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients.

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide direct patient care, supervision, and emotional support.

• Conduct patient observations, safety checks, and rounds.

• Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

• Support treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

• Help de-escalate challenging situations and promote patient safety.

• Facilitate therapeutic activities and patient groups.

• Assist with patient admissions and documentation.

• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, and other clinical team members.

What We're Looking For

We welcome candidates who are beginning their careers as well as those with experience in behavioral health or direct patient care.

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience as a PCT, PCA, CNA, Medical Assistant, or in a similar direct care role required. A bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented approach.

• Ability to build supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.

• Previous psychiatric, substance use treatment, crisis intervention, or de-escalation experience is a plus.

Benefits That Support You

At TaraVista, we value the people who care for our patients. Team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employer-paid short-term disability

• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

Pay Range: $20.11–$24.00 per hour, based on relevant experience.

Located in Devens, Massachusetts, TaraVista Behavioral Health Center is a leading inpatient psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents, and adults throughout Massachusetts and New England.

Celebrating 10 years of care in 2026, TaraVista combines the advantages of a modern, state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital with an experienced clinical team and a strong commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.

As part of The Vistas behavioral health system, which also includes MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Western Massachusetts, TaraVista offers the stability of an established healthcare organization with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

At TaraVista, every team member matters. We are large enough to offer opportunities for growth and small enough that your contributions are recognized and valued.