Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Eleven paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee discounts on YMCA membership

Job summary

Riverside Community Care in Millbury is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Counselor for their Group Living Environment. The role involves partnering with residents to achieve personal goals, providing guidance and support, and encouraging wellness.Qualifications include teamwork and communication skills, alongside a preferred Bachelor's Degree. Riverside values inclusiveness and equal opportunity in their hiring process. This hourly position pays $21.37 and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance and support.
• Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness.
• Encourage self-advocacy and community involvement.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Transportation provision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School diploma with one year related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Pay Rate: $21.37/hour

Time Options

• Tuesday - Saturday option: Tuesday 2pm to 10pm, Wednesday 10am to 6pm, Thursday 7am to 3pm, Friday 2pm to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm
• Sunday - Thursday option: Sunday 7am to 3pm, Monday 2pm to 10pm, Tuesday 10am to 6pm, Wednesday 7am to 3pm, Thursday 2pm to 10pm

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 Millbury, MA. View the Google Map in full screen.