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Spectrum Health Systems

Counselor

Pay: $56,000/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Bridgewater, MA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Counselor Spectrum Health Systems - 2.6 Bridgewater, MA Job Details Full-time $56,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Loan repayment program Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Case documentation in social services Foreign language proficiency Master's degree in education Mid-level Criminal Justice Master's degree in criminal justice Education Master's degree in human services Master of Arts Experience working with incarcerated individuals Human Services Bachelor's degree in education Master of Criminal Justice Care conference participation 2 years

Full Job Description Location:

Bridgewater, MA, Old Colony Correctional Center, Boston Pre Release and Massachusetts Treatment Center Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week Pay rate: $26.92/hour ($56,000 annually) If candidates are able to successfully complete and pass an internal Spanish Fluency Assessment, employees would be eligible for a 10% salary increase, $29.6154/hour (61,000 annually)

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs Generous paid time off accrual Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options 401k with company match up to 7%! Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide The Counselor is responsible for: Ensuring that all inmates are provided with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and are responsible for written documentation in the case records. Participating in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directed. Working the hours required to meet the business needs of the organization including the ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week which may include evening and weekend programming. BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field required DOC experience and/or Alcohol/ Drug certification preferred