Counselor- Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU)

Counselor – Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit

Mental Health Counselor in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU)

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Counselor to join our Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU) at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Our Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit provides compassionate, patient-centered care to adults receiving psychiatric treatment, working closely with psychiatrists, physician assistants, psychiatric nurses, and social workers to deliver safe, therapeutic, and collaborative care.

The Counselor role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while developing behavioral health experience, supporting patients through their treatment journey, and collaborating with a specialized multidisciplinary team.

The Counselor Will:

• Reviews admission and progress notes from members of the treatment team to develop a comprehensive understanding of patients.

• Reports observations of patients' status to the treatment team.

• Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the treatment team.

• Demonstrates awareness of behavioral and environmental safety risks and responds appropriately in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Documents patient mental status, social behavior, and progress toward identified treatment goals daily.

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients while promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.

• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support patient care and unit operations.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, 36 hours per week
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 7pm-7:30am
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and rotating holidays
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Rotating holidays

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• Counselor I, II, III: High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET
• Counselor I: 1 year of healthcare experience
• Counselor II: 2 years of healthcare experience
• Counselor III: 4 years of direct behavioral health experience

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention InstituteCrisis Prevention InstituteCrisis Prevention Institute

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$17.98 - $23.27 - $29.82

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer