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TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

Mental Health Counselor

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Recruitment began on May 10, 2026
and the job listing Expires on July 10, 2026
Full-time
Apply Now

Join us as a Mental Health Counselor!

Days, Evenings – Adult, Adolescent, Child and Adult Units

APPLY HERE: https://www.taravista.care/caringcareers

As a Mental Health Counselor for TaraVista in Devens, Massachusetts, you’ll bring your experience and knowledge where your voice matters. A Mental Health Counselor is an integral part of our multidisciplinary treatment team. You will provide direct care and support not only to our patients but also their families and make decisions that impact the lives of your peers, your patients, and your community. In exchange, we will care for you as much as you care for our patients. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will maintain a safe therapeutic milieu on inpatient behavioral health units. You will also conduct safety checks, monitor patients, assist with ADL’s, de-escalate acute situations, and provide supportive interactions with patients.

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will:

  • Conduct patient observation and rounds.
  • Assists staff with patient care while following treatment plans.
  • Observe and monitor patient’s progress and reports observations to staff.
  • Develop a therapeutic relationship with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living skills, as necessary.
  • Provide appropriate supervision of patients’ activities.
  • Responsible for safety monitoring of patients of the unit.
  • Process admissions belongings.
  • Complete documentation in the EMR system.
  • Facilitate patient groups.
  • Work collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team

Mental Health Counselor candidates will have the following:

  • High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services field preferred.
  • Previous PCT/PCA, CNA or Medical Assistant experience required.
  • Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to develop a therapeutic relationship while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Previous experience in psychiatric or substance inpatient, restraint reduction de-escalation, and crisis intervention is preferred.

When you join the growing TaraVista team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As our team member, you’ll receive:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Employer paid short term disability (STD)
  • Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$20.11-$24.00

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Contact & Location

Phone
978-665-3151
Email
careercenter@fitchburgstate.edu
Address

Hammond Hall 318
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Drop-in hours do not require an appointment and they are located in Hammond Hall - Third Floor - Room 318. They are offered during Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters.

Meet the Team

Lindsay Carpenter Connors Meet Lindsay
Susan Beddes Meet Susan
Danibel Caceres Meet Danibel
Eriberto Mora Carrera Meet Eriberto
Luz Lopez Meet Luz
Fitchburg State University
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160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

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