Awake Overnight Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief

About the role

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 Relief 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.

Requirements

• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours required.
• Must have valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation and be willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• High School diploma and one year related experience required.
• Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions a plus.

Pay

$19.31/hour

Schedule

Flexible awake overnight relief shifts available!

Shifts available in Dedham, Walpole, Norwood, and Newton

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care.
• Eleven 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.