Behavioral Health Counselor - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Wed
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 Community Mental Health Affiliates as a Behavioral Health Counselor – Part-Time, $24/hr in [object Object].
Key Responsibilities
- provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.
- develop the skills necessary to improve their quality of life.
Requirements
- Valid DMV License.
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health discipline.
- Must actively be in a masters level program focusing on degree in behavioral health discipline.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $24/hr
- 24 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Community Mental Health Affiliates in [object Object].
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor - part-time - 1st shift - Mon-Wed at Community Mental Health Affiliates a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Community Mental Health Affiliates 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
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: $72000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New Britain, Connecticut.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($72k–$72k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health counseling, Clinical treatment, Intake assessment, Treatment planning, Crisis intervention, Evidence-based practices, Documentation, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Counselor provides outpatient assessment and clinical treatment services to children, adolescents, and families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, performing intake assessments, and coordinating care with external agencies.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403b with Match, 24 Days PTO, 11 Holidays, 3 Wellbeing Days, 2 Personal Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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 Behavioral Health physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
3d ago
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