Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

About the role

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program. This role is based in Group Living Environments (GLE's) in Millbury, Grafton, Northbridge, Milford, and Medway.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation.
• Must be willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of recovery models, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions.

Benefits

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

Pay

$21.37/hour

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week. Sunday through Thursday and Tuesday through Saturday schedules available. Mixed shifts required.

Location

This position is located in Worcester Area, MA. View the Google Map in full screen.