Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

About the role

Riverside Community Care is a respected, innovative provider of adult community clinical services. This position offers the opportunity to work in a Group Living Environment (GLE), a safe, comfortable home setting where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence.

Responsibilities

- Partner with residents to achieve personal goals through guidance, education, and daily living support. - Assist individuals in improving their physical and emotional wellness while fostering 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.

Requirements

- Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language are required. - Ability to work evening and weekend hours is required. - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary. - Bachelor's degree preferred, but a High School diploma and one year related experience are required. - Experience with recovery models, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions is a plus.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week: - Sunday: 10am - 6pm - Monday: 7am - 3pm - Tuesday: 2pm - 10pm - Wednesday: 10am - 6pm - Thursday: 7am - 3pm

Pay Rate

$21.37/hour

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Riverside Community Care is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.