Mental Health Counselor- Summer Recreation

Mental Health Counselor  

Seasonal Position 

Pay range: $75 Per Hour. 

Location: The Town of Cohasset is seeking a part-time summer program mental health counselor in the recreation department.  Reporting to the Town’s Recreation Director, the Recreation Program Mental Health Counselor is a seasonal position available at our Cohasset Recreation Summer Playground campus located in Cohasset, MA.  

2026 Summer Program Dates 

Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 7 

Session 1  June 29th through July 17th – Mon-Fri 

Session 2  July 20th through August 7th – Mon-Fri 

Orientation  Mandatory – week of June 22nd 

Description of responsibilities: Oversees the mental health and wellness of 400-500 campers each day (ages 4 to 14/ co-ed) and up to 100 staff members and volunteers. Communicates with parents/guardians concerning any issues and oversees any specific situations.   

Required experience: LICSW or LMHC. Experience with children and young adults is required, camp experience is preferred. Good character, integrity, and adaptability are necessary.  The desire to work in a camp-like community is necessary.  

• 2 to 3 years of counseling experience working with children 

• Licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

• Provide proof of current license and professional malpractice insurance 

Required skills: The ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children enthusiastically is required. Ability to assist campers with emotional dysregulation, assist counselors with managing more challenging interpersonal situations and overall help keep an emotionally stable atmosphere at camp. Must be able to communicate with parents when necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must. 

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@cohassetma.gov. 

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.