1st/2nd Shift Direct Care
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a Direct Care – $20/hr in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, person-centered support to participants in daily living activities, personal care, and skill development.
- Promote community integration by facilitating access to transportation, social activities, and external resources.
- Support participants' health needs, including medication administration (per MAP standards), appointment scheduling, and monitoring overall wellbeing.
- Assist with financial skills and money management, maintaining accurate documentation of all expenditures.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, sufficient automobile insurance, an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle during working hours.
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
- Adaptability to participants' changing needs.
- Ability to pass and maintain certifications in medication administration (MAP), CPR, and First Aid.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $20/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Mental Health Association - Western MA in South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 1st/2nd Shift Direct Care at Mental Health Association - Western MA a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Mental Health — Physician Career Context
This Mental Health position at Mental Health Association - Western MA is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $20 an hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $20 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Family Leave, Long Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Mental Health Association - Western MA
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
9d ago
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