Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care•Grafton, MA

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is hiring a Mental Health Counselor for one of its Group Living Environments (GLEs) within the Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program. GLEs are safe, comfortable homes where adults receive support to build confidence, skills, and independence. The position involves compassionate, collaborative support that honors residents’ strengths and helps them pursue recovery and self-directed lives in the community. The counselor partners with residents on personal goals, provides guidance and daily living support, and helps strengthen physical and emotional wellness and essential life skills. The role also encourages self-advocacy, social connection, and community involvement, and works collaboratively with a team to foster a safe, respectful environment where residents feel heard and supported. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week: Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Thursday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Pay is $22.01 per hour.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
Valid driver’s license and available, dependable transportation.
Willingness to transport persons served in a personal vehicle as needed.
High school diploma and one year of related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with the recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with residents to help them reach personal goals through guidance, education, and daily living support.
Help residents strengthen physical and emotional wellness and develop essential life skills.
Encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching.
Collaborate with a team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth.
Create a safe and supportive environment where residents feel heard and encouraged to envision possibilities for their futures.
Provide transportation to persons served in a personal vehicle as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
Twelve paid holidays
Accrued vacation time that increases with tenure
Accrued personal time
Accrued sick time
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan
Travel Assistance Plan
Employee referral bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
Discounts to movie theaters, sporting events, and entertainment events
Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Professional development opportunities