Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

403(b) retirement with employer match

Employee assistance plan

Referral bonus

YMCA discount

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for Group Living Environments (GLE's) to support adults in community-based living. The role emphasizes compassionate guidance, skill-building, and collaborative care within ACCS programs tailored to recovery and independence.

The schedule includes full-time hours across multiple shifts, with a pay rate of $22.01 per hour. Riverside highlights comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture that values empowerment and growth.

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.

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:

• 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.

Schedule:

Full Time, 40 hours

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

Pay Rate: $22.01/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 include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care
• Twelve 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

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