Residential Counselor
About The Position
At BHcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate care and support to individuals and families across Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, domestic violence, housing, and community-based services. We are seeking a Residential Counselor for our Harbor House Residential Program who is passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and helping them build the skills needed to live independently. Harbor House is an 8-bed, continually staffed adult psychiatric community residence that provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment where residents living with serious and persistent mental illness are assisted in achieving their highest level of independence and recovery. The program offers structured activities designed to help individuals build skills, reach their goals, and maximize their potential.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent with at least two years of direct care experience, or two years of college education.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
- Valid Connecticut driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to transport clients as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, behavioral health challenges, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships while supporting individuals toward greater independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide support, rehabilitation services, and skill-building opportunities that empower residents to achieve their recovery goals and increase their independence.
- Support residents with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, budgeting, and community integration.
- Assist individuals in developing, implementing, and achieving personalized recovery plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and preferences.
- Facilitate recovery-focused and rehabilitation-based activities and groups that promote independent living skills.
- Coordinate services and connect residents with clinical, educational, vocational, medical, and community resources.
- Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and problem-solving assistance as needed.
- Assist with medication monitoring, appointment scheduling, transportation, and health and safety needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, service records, and electronic health record data.
- Work collaboratively with treatment teams, family members, and natural supports to help residents achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- company-observed holidays
- a retirement savings plan
- other fringe benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
