Transitional Counselor

BHcare Inc. • Shelton, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BHcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Transitional Counselor to join our Transitional Supervised Housing Program. In this role, you’ll provide individualized, goal-oriented support that helps residents build independence, enhance life skills, and integrate successfully into the community. Schedule: • Tuesday: 3pm – 11pm • Saturday & Sunday: 3pm – 11pm What You’ll Do: • Assist in the daily operations of the program while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. • Provide individualized recovery planning and ongoing support tailored to residents’ strengths and needs. • Teach and coach independent living skills such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, money management, and safety. • Facilitate rehabilitation groups and provide interventions aligned with recovery plans. • Offer crisis intervention when needed and coordinate care with clinical teams, emergency personnel, and community resources. • Supervise self-medication protocols and support residents in developing healthy habits. • Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and data entry. • Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and community partners to connect residents with vital supports. • Stay awake and alert during all shifts to ensure resident safety and program operations. What We’re Looking For: • Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. • Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to teach life skills and foster independence with patience and respect. • Flexibility to respond to crises and adapt to residents’ evolving needs. • Willingness to use personal vehicle for company business or to transport clients. Why Join BHcare? At BHcare, you’ll play a key role in helping individuals transition toward greater independence and quality of life. We provide a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your support makes a real difference every day. Be part of a team that empowers people to thrive. Apply today to join us as a Transitional Counselor.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach life skills and foster independence with patience and respect.
• Flexibility to respond to crises and adapt to residents’ evolving needs.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for company business or to transport clients.
• Two years of college education (human services or behavioral science preferred) or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2-4 years direct care direct care work experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the program while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Provide individualized recovery planning and ongoing support tailored to residents’ strengths and needs.
• Teach and coach independent living skills such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, money management, and safety.
• Facilitate rehabilitation groups and provide interventions aligned with recovery plans.
• Offer crisis intervention when needed and coordinate care with clinical teams, emergency personnel, and community resources.
• Supervise self-medication protocols and support residents in developing healthy habits.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and data entry.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, families, and community partners to connect residents with vital supports.
• Stay awake and alert during all shifts to ensure resident safety and program operations.

What This Job Offers

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