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MTK Healthcare

Mental Health Counselor

Gardner, MA · On-site

$55/hr

... other weekend Key Responsibilities This role is a mix of clinical care, case management, and ... Requires active licensure (not entry-level friendly) * Contract role (temporary, 13 weeks) Should ...

The University of Chicago

Admissions Counselor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

For more information please visit Job Summary This is an entry level position supporting the work ... Weekend and evening availability is expected throughout the year for some aspects of the position ...

ABHS

Residential Counselor

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

... for entry-level MHW status. * Associate's Degree/ 60 Credits Track: * Education: An associate ... Requires flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, or holidays. Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm ...

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Mental Health Counselor

Gardner, MA • On-site

MTK Healthcare
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$55/hr

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Job description

Mental Health Counselor (Contract Role)

Location: Gardner, Massachusetts (Heywood Hospital)
Start Date: April 13, 2026
⏳ Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 32 hrs/week (Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
Includes every other weekend

Key Responsibilities

This role is a mix of clinical care, case management, and coordination:

  • Conduct patient assessments and gather clinical data
  • Monitor patient condition and identify any abnormalities
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions
  • Develop and adjust treatment plans
  • Educate patients and (when appropriate) their families
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nurses, PCPs, etc.)
  • Coordinate care across providers and services
  • Handle case management and discharge planning
  • Document all care and interventions in Meditech EMR
  • Support supervision of students/interns
RequirementsEducation
  • Required: Bachelor’s in Psychology, Human Services, or related field
  • Preferred: Master’s degree
Experience
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience in human services
Certifications
  • Required:
    • Active state license (LPC or LCSW)
    • AHA BLS certification (or within 90 days)
Compensation
  • Base Rate: $55/hour (all-inclusive)
  • Overtime: +$10/hr after 40 hours
  • On-call: $4/hr (pager)
  • Callback / Holiday: +$10/hr

Guaranteed Hours: 32/week

Facility Overview
  • Facility: Heywood Hospital
  • System: Heywood Healthcare Family
  • Bed Size: 50–149
  • EMR: Meditech
Pros
  • Solid hourly rate for a 1-year experience role
  • Guaranteed hours (32/week)
  • Broad clinical exposure (therapy + case management)
  • Multidisciplinary team environment
⚠️ Considerations
  • Evening shifts + weekend rotation
  • No travel perks (no housing, mileage, or bonuses listed)
  • Requires active licensure (not entry-level friendly)
  • Contract role (temporary, 13 weeks)
Should You Apply?

This role makes sense if you:

  • Already hold LPC/LCSW licensure
  • Have at least 1 year of clinical experience
  • Are comfortable with evening shifts
  • Want short-term contract work in behavioral health