2nd/ 1st Shift Direct Care
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a 2nd/ 1st Shift Direct Care 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
- Hourly rate: $20/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mental Health Association - Western MA as a 2nd/ 1st Shift Direct Care.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 2nd/ 1st Shift Direct Care at Mental Health Association - Western MA a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine 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, United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
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 General Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Mental Health Association - Western MA
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
6d ago
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