Mental Health Worker I (Evening)

2 months ago
MassachusettsFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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 Mental Health Worker I (Evening) in United States. The Metro Boston Mental Health Units of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Mental Health Worker I. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, skilled caregiver, to aid in the recovery of persons treated within our inpatient psychiatric setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • escalation, restraint, and seclusion prevention strategies to provide trauma

Requirements

  • educational, behavioral, cognitive and milieu therapies. Pre

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Commonwealth of Massachusetts in United States.

Key Skills

Compassionate CareCommunicationTeamworkObservationCrisis ManagementBasic MathematicsDocumentationPatient InteractionSafety AwarenessRehabilitationBehavioral SupportCultural CompetenceDe-escalation TechniquesEmergency ResponseTreatment PlanningPatient Advocacy
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Worker I (Evening) at Commonwealth of Massachusetts a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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.

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 Massachusetts.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Compassionate Care, Communication, Teamwork, Observation, Crisis Management, Basic Mathematics, Documentation, Patient Interaction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Mental Health Workers provide direct care and assist patients with daily living activities while ensuring their health, comfort, and safety. They also participate in treatment planning and contribute to a therapeutic environment.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits, State Pension, PSLF Eligible. 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
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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits
State Pension
PSLF Eligible
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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