Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B)

8 days ago
Boston, MassachusettsFull TimePsychiatry

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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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor – Full-Time in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitates groups on and off the units; helps to organize special events and holiday activities.
  • Coordinates with rehab department staff and nursing staff to ensure that groups are organized, attended and consistently held.

Requirements

  • educational, behavioral, cognitive and milieu therapies. Pre
  • 4122, #4. For technical questions accessing MassCareers, please contact Mass HR at 617
  • 8500. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two years of full
  • time, or equivalent part

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Skills

Rehabilitation counselingPsychiatric rehabilitationGroup facilitationCrisis interventionTreatment planningCase managementMotivational interviewingTherapeutic recreationDocumentationPatient advocacyBehavioral healthVocational counselingCommunity transition planningInterpersonal communicationLeadershipConflict resolution
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Rehabilitation counseling, Psychiatric rehabilitation, Group facilitation, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Case management, Motivational interviewing, Therapeutic recreation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Rehabilitation Counselor designs and facilitates group programs to promote recovery, independent living, and vocational skills for patients with severe mental illness. They also provide individual treatment, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effect...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Government Administration
Boston, Massachusetts
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Time Off

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

8d ago