Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Relief Mental Health Counselor – Group Living Environment As a Mental Health Counselor, you will bring compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to an environment that honors each person’s strengths and potential while you help residents reach personal goals, strengthen wellness, develop essential life skills, encourage self‑advocacy, connect to the community, and work on mutual learning with the team. Responsibilities Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support. Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills. Encourage self‑advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching. Collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth. Create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures. Pay Rate $19.31/hour Schedule Flexible relief shifts Location Shifts available in Dedham, Walpole, Norwood, and Newton 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 Required Skills 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 Required Experience Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School diploma and one year related experience required Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictionsa plus Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kappaalphapsi1911