Residential Counselor | Adolescent & Family Services

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gandara Mental Health Center is seeking a Residential Counselor for our Youth Residential Program in the Greater Springfield area. You will help maintain a therapeutic environment and support clients with safety, medical, emotional, and daily living needs.

Responsibilities include implementing Level Plans, logging documentation, advocating for one client, and collaborating with staff to meet program goals. Bilingual candidates encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous work in the related field dealing with youths is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• To implement each client's individual Level Plan objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Direct Care Supervisor.
• To accurately log all required documentation.
• Responsible for acting as a Staff Advocate for one client.
• Necessary to meet overall program and agency goals, and provide support to management and program staff.
• To work as a cooperative team member and to be a positive role model for clients.
• To assist clients in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities including cleaning, cooking, maintenance, and laundry. To willingly perform these tasks when clients in a fair and consistent manner.
• To plan and organize a variety of appropriate recreational and social activities.
• To assume other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Program Director or Program Supervisor

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional writing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Residential Counselor | Adolescent & Family Services

Job Category: Operations-Adolescent & Family Services

Requisition Number: RESID003367

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

AFS Administration
1095 Main St
Springfield, MA 01103, USA

Description

Residential Counselor I

Residential Counselor II

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Relief Residential Counselor - $17.00 Hourly
• Residential Counselor I - $21.oo Hourly
• Residential Counselor II - $22.58 Hourly

Additional Benefits:

• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title: Residential Counselor

Work Location: Greater Springfield Area

Holyoke

Chicopee

Springfield

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

We're looking for a Residential Counselor for our Youth Residential Program to maintain a therapeutic environment within the residence, which includes meeting the needs of the client in the following areas: safety, medical, emotional, food, clothing, and shelter. To participate in the development of reasonable limits and structure for each child and to implement these limits on a daily basis in the residence and community in a fair and consistent manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To implement each client's individual Level Plan objectives under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and Direct Care Supervisor.
• To accurately log all required documentation.
• Responsible for acting as a "Staff Advocate" for one client.
• Necessary to meet overall program and agency goals, and provide support to management and program staff.
• To work as a cooperative team member and to be a positive role model for clients.
• To assist clients in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities including cleaning, cooking, maintenance, and laundry. To willingly perform these tasks when clients in a fair and consistent manner.
• To plan and organize a variety of appropriate recreational and social activities.
• To assume other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Program Director or Program Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous work in the related field dealing with youths is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member.

The Gándara Mental Health Centerprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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