Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

At Riverside Community Care, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, self-directed life in the community.

Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference as a Relief Mental Health Counselor in one of our Group Living Environments (GLE's) — safe, comfortable homes where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence with the right support.

This is your chance to become part of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program — a respected, innovative model of care that empowers adults on their path to recovery.

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:

• 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.

At Riverside, we know that when people feel supported — both those we serve and those who serve — amazing things happen. Join a team that values your voice, nurtures your growth, and shares your passion for empowering others to live full and independent lives.

Pay Rate: $19.31/hour

Schedule: Flexible relief shifts

Location: Shifts available in Dedham, Walpole, Norwood, and Newton

Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

Benefits include:

• 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 addictions a 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.