Residential Counselor

Newport Mental Health; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays

Flex Holiday

Personal days

Sick time

Bilingual pay incentive

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

FSA/Dependent Care

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI is seeking a Residential Counselor to support 14 adults in a residential group home. This full-time role requires compassionate, reliable caregivers who can handle daily living tasks and coordinate with families and staff.

Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, community involvement, helping clients meet recovery goals, and leading monthly groups. The organization offers strong benefits, PTO, holidays, bilingual incentives, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Caring and empathetic with a desire to help others.
• Self-motivated, independent, able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Includes cooking, cleaning, laundry and organizational activities.
• Assist clients with community connections and activities to expand social networks.
• Work with clients on recovery goals and with families to support plans.
• Conduct monthly resident groups focusing on health promotion and skill development.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Driver's license

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Job description

Residential Counselor

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned:

You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally:

You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated:

You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management:

You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are currently seeking a motivated, caring, and empathetic Residential Counselor to join our team. This position supports the 14 adults residing in our residential group home in Middletown.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Includes cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organizational activities.
• Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
• Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
• Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Conduct monthly resident groups that focus on health promotion and skill development in various life domains.
• Support and assist clients with problem solving around daily integration into the community such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping and other scheduled events.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Caring and empathetic, with the desire to help others in need.
• Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
• 1 or more years of experience working in the human services field is preferred.
• High School Diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.