Derek Wright

Mental Health Counselor · Ascension

mental health Boston, MA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Male

Experience

Mental Health CounselorCurrent
Ascension
Boston, MA

Education

Cambridge College
Bachelor's degree · Management
Roxbury Community College
Associate's degree · Business Administration and liberal arts

About Ascension

Industry
Business Services
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX

Professional Overview

Derek Wright is a Mental Health Counselor, currently affiliated with Ascension, based in Boston, MA. As a mental health, Wright contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Boston, MA. Wright holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree, Management and Associate's degree, Business Administration and liberal arts, from Cambridge College and Roxbury Community College. Ascension operates in the Business Services sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Boston, MA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Derek Wright is one of them.
  • 1,582 mental health professionals are based in MA (out of 40,769 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4,358 contacts at Ascension are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in MA: $45,000 – $112,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in MA: Sole Proprietor (43), Boston Children's Hospital (41), Private Practice (40).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in MA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of mental health professionals in MA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Derek Wright located?

Derek Wright is based in Boston, MA. They are currently affiliated with Ascension.

What is Derek Wright's specialty?

Derek Wright specializes in mental health. Their current role is Mental Health Counselor.

Where does Derek Wright currently work?

Derek Wright currently works at Ascension.

What is Derek Wright's educational background?

Derek Wright attended Cambridge College and Roxbury Community College.

How do I contact Derek Wright for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in MA?

mental health professionals in MA typically earn $45,000 to $112,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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