Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community Care; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for our Group Living Environment (GLE) to support adults in achieving personal goals and developing independence within a safe, supportive home setting.

Join our ACCS program, a respected model of care that emphasizes recovery, collaboration, and community integration. This role offers full-time hours, a consistent schedule, and benefits aligned with Riverside’s commitment to empowering clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health counseling and community-based settings.
• Ability to work with adults in group living environments.
• Strong collaboration and compassionate communication.

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

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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: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Monday through Thursday: 1pm to 9pm

Pay Rate: $21.37/hour

Why You'll Love RiversideWe 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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