Low Demand Weekend Day Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join New England Center and Home for Veterans as a Low Demand Weekend Day Counselor – $22.60-$24.04/Hr in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: NECHV - Boston, MA 02108Salary Range: $22.60 - $24.
Key Responsibilities
- In collaboration with other program staff and VA Coordinator, work within the low threshold model of service and care, in a twenty bed, 24/7 program.
- Work to maintain safety within the Low Demand Program, manage crisis situations and intervene with caseload and Center residents when needed and alerted.
- Work collaboratively with Operation Staff.
- Respond and follow up with event reports.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Associates Degree Required; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Three to five years’ experience working with substance abuse, mental illness, and with a diverse population.
- Veteran status a plus.
- LADC or CADC preferred.
- Must have knowledge, experience and skills working with Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed and Person Centered models of service.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $22.60 - $24.04/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with New England Center and Home for Veterans in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Low Demand Weekend Day Counselor at New England Center and Home for Veterans a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Veteran Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Veteran Mental Health — Physician Career Context
This Veteran Mental Health position at New England Center and Home for Veterans 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: $22.60 - $24.04/hr.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Harm reduction, Motivational interviewing, Trauma informed care, Person centered care, Substance abuse counseling, Mental health support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Veteran Mental Health role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor will work within a low threshold, 24/7 program to provide trauma-informed care and harm reduction services to homeless veterans. Responsibilities include managing crisis situations, maintaining program safety, and collaborating with the operations team and VA staff.
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 Veteran Mental Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
yesterday
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