Peer Counselor

Mass General Brigham

3 days ago

Massachusetts$20.84 - $29.79/HourlyPart TimeMental Health

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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 Mass General Brigham as a Peer Counselor – $21-$30/hr in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide support through education, resources, and community integration, promoting the recovery process.

provide support around members’ mental health recovery process while setting appropriate limits and professi.

provide guidance and support to the peer counselor as he/she interfaces with members.

provide updates, set goals, and outline action plans for team members.

Requirements

State Specific Certification Board preferred Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License]

HR Only preferred Experience Related experience 0

1 year required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidate has a history of managing their own illness and can proactively use personal experience to support others in their recovery.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mass General Brigham in United States.

Key Skills

Peer counselingMental health recovery supportActive listeningInterpersonal skillsCrisis managementDocumentationSelf-advocacyBoundary settingVocational supportLife skills trainingCommunity integrationBehavioral health knowledgeResilience coachingGroup facilitationConfidentialityPersonal responsibility

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Peer Counselor at Mass General Brigham a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health position at Mass General Brigham 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

Mass General Brigham lists compensation for this physician position at $43k to $62k annually.

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: $61963 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Massachusetts.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($43k–$62k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Peer counseling, Mental health recovery support, Active listening, Interpersonal skills, Crisis management, Documentation, Self-advocacy, Boundary setting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Peer Counselor provides support to individuals through education, resources, and community integration to promote mental health recovery. They facilitate support groups, assist with life skills, and model personal responsibility while maintaining professional boundaries.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, Career Advancement, Differentials and Premiums, Bonuses, Recognition Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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