Mental Health Assistant- Per Diem

The Judge Rotenberg Center
Canton, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Assistant Position:

We currently seek per diem Mental Health Assistants for entry level positions! The Mental Health Assistants are responsible for a variety of duties relating to and primarily concerned with implementing the students’ treatment and educational programs. MHAs provide services/interventions that support skill development and mastery for students/clients within JRC’s school and residential components. They also maintain a safe environment for students/clients to thrive academically, while providing consistent treatment that leads to reduction of problem behaviors.

This position affords a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with and knowledge of the current methods for treating the problems of autistic-like adolescents/adults and young adults with behavioral disorders. It is an hourly non-exempt position. Per diem

This Mental Health Assistant position leads to many advancement opportunities within JRC. Applications are accepted on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm; we also conduct interviews on the same day as applications if time allows. Also, please note that you should come professionally dressed in order to receive an interview while on our campus.

Current staff members working overtime are earning $10,000 monthly

Annual Salary may reach over $100,000 with extra shifts

* *$16.50-$20.50 per hour for per diem MHAs

**$3000 First year sign-on bonus!

**Extra pay for verifiable experience in Human Services or Military Experience**

**Weekend and assignment differentials**

**Flexible Schedules (minimally four shifts a month are required)

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalence

**Increased rates for BA or beyond.**

***Equal Opportunity Employer- Veterans and Disability

Company Description

The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) is a fast-growing, highly structured residential special needs program located within commuting distance of Boston and Providence that serves children, adolescents and adults presenting a wide array of challenging behaviors, including autism and/or conduct/psychiatric disorders. JRC's program involves the consistent application of a wide range of effective behavioral principles to education and treatment.

Company Description

The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) is a fast-growing, highly structured residential special needs program located within commuting distance of Boston and Providence that serves children, adolescents and adults presenting a wide array of challenging behaviors, including autism and/or conduct/psychiatric disorders. JRC's program involves the consistent application of a wide range of effective behavioral principles to education and treatment.

Posted 2026-05-05

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