Travel Mental Health Counselor Job

Healthforce•Gardner, MA

29d•$963 - $1,010

About The Position

Seize the opportunity to impact lives as a Mental Health Counselor in Gardner, Massachusetts. Beginning 04/13/2026, this flexible weeks assignment invites you to bring compassionate, evidence-based care to adults, youths, and families navigating life’s challenges, with a steady foundation of 32 guaranteed hours per week and a competitive weekly pay between $963 and $1,010. Visualize the difference you can make as part of a collaborative team dedicated to recovery, resilience, and empowerment. And when you step away from the clinic, Massachusetts reveals a tapestry of beauty—Wachusett Mountain’s trails, the charm of historic downtown Gardner, the expansive vistas around the Quabbin Reservoir, and autumn skies that inspire renewal and balance outside the therapeutic space. Gardner offers a supportive New England setting with accessible services, strong community connections, and a reasonable cost of living. You’ll enjoy proximity to Worcester and easy access to larger metropolitan amenities while keeping the warmth and pace of a tight-knit town. For clinicians who love travel and growth, the role also provides opportunities to work in other locations across the United States, expanding your clinical horizons while maintaining a stable assignment footprint and an organized, predictable schedule. Role responsibilities and benefits: - Deliver high-quality mental health services through individual and group counseling, crisis assessment, and trauma-informed care, applying evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and family systems approaches tailored to each client’s culture and needs. - Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, create and monitor individualized treatment plans, document progress accurately, and coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers, school personnel, and community organizations to ensure integrated support. - Support clients across diverse ages and backgrounds, facilitating skill-building groups, psychoeducation sessions, relapse-prevention planning, and resilience training to promote long-term wellness and independence. - Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, charting standards, and quality improvement initiatives, while participating in regular supervision, case reviews, and ongoing professional development to deepen expertise within the Mental Health Counselor specialty. - Leverage opportunities for specialization and career advancement—exploring trauma-focused practice, addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment, or integrated care models—with clear pathways toward senior clinical roles or supervisory responsibilities. - Benefit from a comprehensive package that includes a sign-on bonus, housing assistance options, and extension opportunities, enabling you to tailor your arrangement to personal and professional goals. In addition, you’ll receive robust support to ensure smooth transitions between assignments and locations. - Access 24/7 support from a dedicated team as you travel within the company’s network, ensuring you have real-time guidance, resources, and contingency options whenever needed. Our organization is built on empowering staff, fostering career advancement, and maintaining a supportive, collaborative work culture. You’ll join colleagues who value continuous learning, ethical practice, cultural humility, and client-centered care. The environment emphasizes mentorship, constructive feedback, and a shared commitment to well-being—for both clients and clinicians—so you can grow professionally while feeling valued, heard, and supported. If you’re a dedicated Mental Health Counselor seeking a meaningful, growth-oriented role in Massachusetts with the flexibility to explore additional opportunities nationwide, apply now. This is your chance to contribute to a caring, innovative organization that prioritizes your development, rewards your expertise, and supports your journey every step of the way. Start date is 04/13/2026, with a weeks-long assignment designed to fit your goals and lifestyle, and the potential to extend as you build impact and expertise in the field. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality mental health services through individual and group counseling, crisis assessment, and trauma-informed care, applying evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and family systems approaches tailored to each client’s culture and needs.
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, create and monitor individualized treatment plans, document progress accurately, and coordinate care with psychiatrists, social workers, school personnel, and community organizations to ensure integrated support.
Support clients across diverse ages and backgrounds, facilitating skill-building groups, psychoeducation sessions, relapse-prevention planning, and resilience training to promote long-term wellness and independence.
Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, charting standards, and quality improvement initiatives, while participating in regular supervision, case reviews, and ongoing professional development to deepen expertise within the Mental Health Counselor specialty.
Leverage opportunities for specialization and career advancement—exploring trauma-focused practice, addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment, or integrated care models—with clear pathways toward senior clinical roles or supervisory responsibilities.