Mental Health Counselor Gardner, MA

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor

Location: Gardner MA 01440
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)

Shift Details:

• Shift: Evening (3:00 PM 11:30 PM)
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday Sunday (Every other weekend required)

Job Summary:

Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services. This role involves patient assessment treatment planning and implementation of therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and collect relevant clinical data to develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress reporting any significant changes
• Provide both individual and group therapy sessions based on patient needs
• Educate patients and involve family members in care planning when appropriate
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers including primary care physicians and outpatient services
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective care delivery
• Manage case coordination including insurance verification and service authorizations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions and patient responses
• Support case management efforts to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes
• Assist in supervising students and interns as applicable
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies standards of care and documentation requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Psychology Human Services or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in behavioral health or human services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
• Active state licensure required (LPC or LCSW)

Certifications & Requirements:

• AHA BLS Certification (required or must be obtained within 90 days)
• Must maintain active state licensure throughout the assignment
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the role

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.