Counselor - Transitions (Thursday-Monday, 3 PM to 11 PM)

Boston Public Health Commission

4 days ago

Boston, MassachusettsFull TimeSubstance Abuse Counseling

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor – Thursday-Monday Schedule in United States. * Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy. Ensures overall safety of client and program environment.

Requirements

Associate of Science Degree, or High School Diploma / GED and one year of related experience.

Experience working with drug addicted clients preferred.

Experience working with HIV infected populations preferred.

Experience working with diverse ethnic, racial and economic populations required.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor – Thursday-Monday Schedule.

Key Skills

Conflict De-escalationCrisis InterventionCounselingCase ManagementData EntryRecord KeepingPublic HealthSocial Determinants Of HealthRacial JusticeHealth EquitySubstance Abuse SupportClient SupervisionAdministrative SupportCommunication SkillsComputer Literacy

Key Responsibilities

The counselor ensures a safe and stable environment for clients by performing unit rounds, de-escalating conflicts, and conducting informal counseling sessions. They also assist with daily living tasks, facilitate support groups, and maintain accurate administrative records.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Transitions (Thursday-Monday, 3 PM to 11 PM) at Boston Public Health Commission a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Substance Abuse Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Substance Abuse Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Substance Abuse Counseling 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Conflict De-escalation, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Case Management, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Substance Abuse Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor ensures a safe and stable environment for clients by performing unit rounds, de-escalating conflicts, and conducting informal counseling sessions. They also assist with daily living tasks, facilitate support groups, and maintain accurate administrative records.

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