Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Medway (MA); On-site; USD 24,287 - 34,591; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eleven paid holidays

Accruals for vacation and sick time

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee bonus for referrals

YMCA membership discounts

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counselor for their Group Living Environment in Medway, MA. This role involves partnering with residents to support their recovery goals, promoting wellness, and creating a safe space for community engagement. Ideal candidates should have a High School diploma with relevant experience and be skilled in teamwork and communication. Benefits include competitive pay at $21.37/hour, comprehensive health insurance, and family-friendly work culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
• Must have valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with residents to reach personal goals.
• Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness.
• Encourage self-advocacy and community involvement.
• Collaborate with a committed team.
• Create a safe and inspiring environment for residents.

Skills

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Supportive coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School diploma and one year related experience required

Job description

Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

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 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:

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.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours

• Sunday 10am - 6pm
• Monday 7am - 3pm
• Tuesday 2pm - 10pm
• Wednesday 10am - 6pm
• Thursday 7am - 3pm

Pay Rate: $21.37/hour

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

This position is located in Medway, MA.