Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness Internship

Boston Public Health Commission

1 day ago

Boston, MassachusettsPart TimePublic Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Boston Public Health Commission as a Behavioral Health Intern – Public Health in United States. The Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness is seeking an intern to assist and support the team with the promotion and coordination of behavioral health programming across the City of Boston. The intern will receive direct supervision from the Program Manager, with oversight from the Director.

Key Responsibilities

week tasks. The hours mentioned are flexible and can be adjusted, as well as extend the number of weeks if needed.

Learn about the numerous behavioral health services and resources available to Boston residents, and the nuances that come with accessing these services

Develop strong project management skills

Gain familiarity with how to select methods to evaluate behavioral health programs

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Health Sciences, Communications, or a related field preferred

Strong interest in behavioral health, wellness, public health, and community

based programming

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Boston Public Health Commission as a Behavioral Health Intern – Public Health.

Key Skills

Project ManagementData AssessmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingResearchMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceCanvaProgram EvaluationCommunity EngagementConfidentialityInterpersonal SkillsData Visualization

HealthcareSocial ServicesGovernment & Public SectorScience & ResearchAdministrativevia Adp

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness Internship at Boston Public Health Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Public Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Public Health — Physician Career Context

This Public Health position at Boston Public Health Commission 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.

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
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Project Management, Data Assessment, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Public Health role.

Core responsibilities: The intern will support the promotion and coordination of behavioral health programming across Boston, including creating fact sheets and planning events. Responsibilities also include conducting research, data assessment, and executing projects under the supervision of the Program Manager.

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 Public Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.