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Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Northbridge, MA, United States


Riverside Community Care – Mental Health Counselor (Group Living Environment)
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 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.

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.

Schedule
Full Time, 40 hours

Tuesday 2pm to 10pm

Wednesday 10am to 6pm

Thursday 7am to 3pm

Friday 2pm to 10pm

Saturday 10am to 6pm

Pay Rate
$21.37/hour

Why you'll love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off – all in a respectful and inclusive environment.

Benefits include

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

Qualifications

Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) required.

Ability to work evening and weekend hours required; must have a valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and be willing to provide transportation to persons served in a 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 is a plus.

EEO Statement
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, 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.

Location
This position is located in Northbridge, MA.

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