Emergency Shelter Social Worker
Job Description
About the Role
Join Boston Public Health Commission as a Social Worker – Mental Health, Boston, MA in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- coordinate appropriate discharge plans.
- coordinate and facilitate services.
Requirements
- Master degree required. LCSW, LICSW, LMHC or eligible for licensure (within 6 months).
- Strong clinical skills and understanding of mental health and dual
- diagnosis issues.
- Experience working with diverse ethnic, racial and economic populations required. Prior experience with homelessness and substance abuse is helpful.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Boston Public Health Commission as a Social Worker – Mental Health, Boston, MA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Shelter Social Worker at Boston Public Health Commission a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at Boston Public Health Commission is open to social worker candidates.
Remote social worker positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote social worker position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Mental Health Triage, Diversion Planning, Referral Coordination, HMIS, Psycho-educational Group Facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and placement services for homeless guests with mental illness. Coordinate with external agencies and internal departments to facilitate housing, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
today
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