Respite Counselor

The Edinburg Center; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading community-based organization is seeking a Respite Counselor to assist mental health clients in transitioning from hospital to community living. Responsibilities include providing psychosocial rehabilitation and crisis intervention services. The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience, with robust support and professional development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• BA and at least 1 year of experience with the adult mental health population OR high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation and crisis intervention.
• Assist mental health clients in avoiding unnecessary hospitalization.
• Support transition from hospital to community living.

Skills

Crisis prevention/intervention

Psychosocial rehabilitation

Advocacy

Basic computer skills

Education

BA

High school diploma

Job description

The Edinburg Center is seeking a Respite Counselor for our community-based respite program to assist mental health clients in avoiding unnecessary hospitalization and transitioning successfully from hospital to community living.

What You Will Do:

Provide recovery-oriented psychosocial rehabilitation, advocacy, support, and crisis prevention/intervention services to adults in short-term respite care.

Who You Are:

• BA and at least 1 year of experience with the adult mental health population required OR a high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model programs and knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and MAP certification within three months of hire required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Who We Are:

A dedicated team with a forty-year history serving individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism. Our team includes psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, and more. We enjoy activities like hiking, biking, crafting, reading, shopping, and singing opera!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.
• Professional development support such as tuition reimbursement, conference funding, and free clinical supervision for licensure.

We are committed to a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Please apply at our careers page.