Mental Health Worker (overnight)
The Mental Health Worker (overnight) provides direct care and crisis support to adults in a short-term residential Community Crisis Stabilization Unit. Responsibilities include client admissions, monitoring, collaboration with clinical staff, and maintaining records, ensuring safety and support during overnight hours. This role requires strong crisis intervention skills and adherence to confidentiality and emergency protocols in an on-site setting.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Community Mental Health (Non‑profit behavioral health services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a full-time overnight Mental Health Worker to join a Community Crisis Stabilization Unit in Taunton, MA. This is an entry-level, direct-care role providing short‑term, voluntary, no‑restraint support to adults in crisis. The overnight shift is Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
Compensation & perks:
- Pay rate: $20–$23 per hour
- Sign‑on bonus: $3,000
- Estimated annualized pay: ~$69,199 (for informational purposes)
- Benefits: 3 weeks paid vacation to start (4 weeks after 2 years), 12 paid holidays (including 1 floating), 2 weeks sick leave, health/dental/disability/life insurance, 403(b) with up to 5% employer match, tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling options, and professional development / CEU opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Provide overnight, direct care and supervision for adults in a short‑term crisis stabilization program.
- Complete client admissions and initial intake paperwork.
- Monitor clients on the milieu and observe for safety and clinical needs.
- Maintain accurate daily records in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with clinicians (doctors, nurses, therapists) to support client treatment plans and aftercare planning.
- Implement verbal and physical de‑escalation techniques when appropriate.
- Support telephone triage for the Emergency Service Program as needed.
- Assist clients with daily living tasks as appropriate (meals, laundry, light cleaning) and assist with completing application/forms for aftercare services.
- Provide transportation using agency vehicles when required.
- Maintain compliance with practice standards and HIPAA/confidentiality requirements.
- Perform related duties to support unit operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license in state of residence and ability to provide a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete Massachusetts and ADP Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI) checks.
- Computer literacy sufficient to complete EMR documentation and related tasks.
- Ability to perform the physical and emotional duties of direct care work, including de‑escalation techniques.
- This role is designated as emergency personnel — availability for assignments consistent with that designation is required.
Note: All background checks, driving record reviews, and CORI checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
- Experience working in crisis stabilization, mental health, or residential behavioral health settings.
- Training or certification in crisis intervention, CPI, or related de‑escalation techniques.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
Schedule & Location
- Shift: Overnight, Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM (full time).
- Work location: Onsite — Taunton, MA (Confidential Client facility).
- This position requires occasional use of a client vehicle for transport and travel within the service area.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with a $3,000 sign‑on bonus.
- Generous time off and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, disability, life).
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training / CEU opportunities.
- A supportive, inclusive non‑profit workplace focused on recovery‑oriented care.
Hiring & Legal Notes
- Careertakes supports a fair, compliant hiring process. Hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client and will follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- The Confidential Client will perform required background checks (including MA CORI) and driving‑record verification as allowed by law.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Keywords & Candidate Fit
This role is a great fit for candidates searching for:
- Overnight mental health worker Taunton MA
- Crisis stabilization / direct care positions
- Entry‑level behavioral health night shift
- Mental health support worker — community setting
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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