Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Riverside Community Care • Dedham, MA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Relief Mental Health Counselor for their Group Living Environments (GLE's). These are safe, comfortable homes where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence with the right support. This role is part of the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program, which is a model of care that empowers adults on their path to recovery. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support. You will help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills. You will encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching. You will collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth. You will create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours required.
• Must have valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation.
• Willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed.
• High School diploma and one year related experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support.
• Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills.
• Encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching.
• Collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth.
• Create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED