Counselor - Woods Mullen Shelter
Job Description
About the Role
Join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor – Woods Mullen Shelter, Full-Time in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures overall safety of guests and shelter environment. Performs rounds throughout the unit. Searches clients for contraband upon arrival in unit.
- Intervenes to de
- escalate conflict situations, anticipating potential conflict situations and intervening prior to crisis.
- Develops positive professional relationships with guests to facilitate care.
Requirements
- Associate of Science Degree OR High School Diploma / GED and 1 year of related experience.
- Experience working with addicted and mentally ill populations preferred.
- Experience working with diverse ethnic, racial, and low
- income populations required.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Boston Public Health Commission as a Counselor – Woods Mullen Shelter, Full-Time.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Woods Mullen Shelter at Boston Public Health Commission a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling Psychology counselor 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.
Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context
This Counseling Psychology position at Boston Public Health Commission is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Nationally, Counseling Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $85k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $120k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
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: Conflict De-escalation, Case Management, Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Administrative Tasks, Spanish Speaking, Record Keeping, Interpersonal Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: Ensure the safety and stability of the shelter environment by monitoring guests and de-escalating conflicts. Provide essential support services including meal coordination, administrative record-keeping, and facilitating care for guests.
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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
today
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