Mental Health Counselor - Hourly

Job Description: Open Sky supports adults with developmental and intellectual challenges who are referred by the Department of Developmental Services. Our mission is to provide homes that are safe, nurturing, and address the individual’s personal needs and preferences. Every individual in an Open Sky residential program is encouraged to play an active role in community life, whether it be by volunteering, taking classes, participating in group outings, or joining a health club. Our dedicated staff ensures that individuals have the necessary supports and skills to build a successful and satisfying life in the community while enabling individuals to lead meaningful and active lives. The Residential Counselor supports individuals diagnosed with a Developmental Disability live as independently as possible, while providing evidence-based treatment and care, within a group living environment. Through implementing procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals, counselors ensure individuals are living a healthy, productive, and independent life. Counselors are strong advocates for individuals served, believe in the power of community, and acknowledge the importance of community integration!

Other Key Responsibilities Assist in developing individualized, person-centered treatment plans and play a lead role in the daily implementation plans.

Implement all procedures that ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of individuals and general cleanliness and safety of the physical site.

The organization recognizes skills, location, training and population served in certain programs by offering an additional hourly differential.

Ask your recruiter if this position qualifies for an additional hourly differential!

Qualifications High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.

About Us At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti‑racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities

in your first year, including 12 paid holidays.

Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (100% Employer‑Paid)

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters! Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky. J-18808-Ljbffr Open Sky Community Services Inc.