Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care, Inc.•Millbury, MA

53d•$21

About The Position

Great opportunity to become part of our innovative Adult Community Clinical Services program (ACCS), working as part of a team in a Group Living Environment setting. As a GLE Counselor you will build upon your past work experience in the mental health field, assisting adults in the community. Primary responsibilities include providing guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to assist individuals served with maintaining their physical and emotional health, living safely in the community, and developing the skills and resources necessary for successful independent living. Services are designed around each person's strengths and interests, with a focus on promoting resiliency and recovery for all participants. Interactions will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours with a Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday schedule available! Tuesday through Saturday option Tuesday 2pm to 10pm Wednesday 10am to 6pm Thursday 7am to 3pm Friday 2pm to 10pm Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday through Thursday option Sunday 7am to 3pm Monday 2pm to 10pm Tuesday 10am to 6pm Wednesday 7am to 3pm Thursday 2pm to 10pm Pay Rate: $21.37/hour

Requirements

Must have a 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 and be 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

providing guidance
education
supervision
direct supports to assist individuals served with maintaining their physical and emotional health
living safely in the community
developing the skills and resources necessary for successful independent living

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

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