Transitional Counselor

BHcare Inc.•Ansonia, CT

6d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

BHcare is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and recovery-focused Transitional Counselor for its Young Adult Services (YAS) Residential Program. The program provides supportive residential services to young adults living with mental health and co-occurring challenges. It helps participants build the skills, confidence, and resources to transition to independent living while supporting recovery, community integration, education, employment, and personal growth. The Transitional Counselor provides individualized support and rehabilitation services to help residents meet recovery and independent living goals. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week onsite position, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role is designated as essential staff and requires reporting to work during inclement weather and other emergencies. Candidates must reside in Connecticut.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least two years of direct care experience in a behavioral health residential setting, or an associate degree or two years of college education in Human Services, Behavioral Science, or a related field (the latter is preferred).
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Must reside in Connecticut.
Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or co-occurring disorders is preferred.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two years of college education in Human Services, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
Knowledge of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and community integration.
Support residents in developing and implementing personalized recovery plans and goals.
Build therapeutic relationships that foster independence, self-confidence, and self-advocacy.
Use recovery-oriented approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and Person-Centered Planning.
Provide crisis intervention and support during behavioral health emergencies.
Connect residents with clinical, educational, vocational, recreational, and community resources.
Maintain accurate documentation, including progress notes, assessments, and electronic health records.
Assist with transportation, appointment coordination, and community-based activities.
Monitor residents’ safety and well-being while promoting a supportive, structured living environment.