Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time- 6965

Job Category : Direct Care

Requisition Number : RESID006965

• Posted : August 10, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Enfield, CT 06082, USA

Description

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JOB TITLE: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday and Monday 3pm-11pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Northfield, Enfield, CT

PC#: 3035

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Northfield

Northfield is a Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) residential treatment program for eight adults with serious mental illness which is staffed 24/7 located in Enfield. All residents are required to have Social Security and Husky C. Clients are referred by hospitals, the community and other CHR programs. The program focuses on skill building and teaching healthy habits through group and individual interactions. Group topics include nutritional counseling, money management, ADLs, interpersonal skills, medication management, coping skills, substance use education and leisure skills. Residential Rehabilitation Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy, partner with residents in their journey of acceptance of illness and learning the skills necessary to transition back into the community to live healthy independent lives. Northfield provides Hope to our folks and to their families.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, TJC, and DPH licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship, utilizing person centered practices.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, basic home care skills, substance use education and recovery skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication policy and procedure.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Experience: Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license required.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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