Residential Specialist: Mental Health & Recovery Support

HCRS; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health coverage (medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

Job summary

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Residential Specialist to help individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges develop independent living and emotional regulation skills. You will support clients to achieve their treatment goals in a compassionate, respectful manner.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED; preferred are an Associate's or Bachelor\'s degree in psychology, social work, or human services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; preferred associate or bachelor's in human services.
• Experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Valid driver\'s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Compassion, respect, and ability to set appropriate boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges to develop independent living and emotional regulation skills.
• Assist in achieving identified treatment goals through coaching and support.

Skills

Compassion

Respectful communication

Boundary setting

Driver's license

Car insurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work/human services

Job description

Job Category: Adult Crisis Srvcs

Requisition Number: RESID002519

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• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Fairview Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

Description

The pay range for this position is $20-$23.25 per hour.

$1,000 sign-on bonus

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

Are you a creative, flexible, and dependable individual looking for a fulfilling career? If so, we have an opportunity for you! As a Residential Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support individuals living with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges to develop the independent living skills and emotional regulation skills that are integral to accomplishing their identified treatment goals.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A high school diploma or GED or preferably, an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another human services field
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse challenges
• A valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable transportation
• A positive attitude of compassion, respect, and ability to set appropriate boundaries.

Located just a short driving distance from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all – great family communities, work/life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

Join a team that makes a difference every day and a company that was named one of Vermont's Best Places to Work for SIX years in a row!

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