Mental Health Counselor – Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Mental Health Counselor providing support for individuals in a crisis stabilization unit. Collaborating with treatment teams to ensure patient safety and effective care within the facility.

Posted 6/26/2026part-timeLawrence • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in the admitting, discharging and transferring process ensuring that patient safety is addressed
Provide supportive, respectful, non-judgmental care to adult clients and assist them in meeting goals identified in treatment plans
Assists with Case Management duties, which include one on one client contact each shift, team meetings, collaboration with other service providers and follow up with referral sources
Acts as liaison to all inpatient facilities, case managers, psychiatrists, therapists, clinicians, referred agencies, and families to maintain communications for staff and clients
Participates in treatment team meetings, assists with development of care plans and report any issue for shift directly to the Nurse
Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient’s safety status to the Nurse
Demonstrates a positive demeanor that allows for respectful and courteous interaction with all external and internal customers
Work as a team player delivering effective care to clients and promoting continuous harmonious working relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Soft Skills

effective communicationteam playerrespectful caretherapeutic relationshipprofessional boundariescollaborationclient contactpositive demeanorcourteous interactioncase management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology