Riverside Community Care - Worcester, MA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Great opportunity to become part of our innovative Adult Community Clinical Services program (ACCS), working as part of a team in a Group Living Environment setting! As a Mental Health Counselor, you will build upon your past work experience in the mental health field, assisting adults in the community. Primary responsibilities include providing guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to assist individuals served with maintaining their physical and emotional health, living safely in the community, and developing the skills and resources necessary for successful independent living. Services are designed around each person's strengths and interests, with a focus on promoting resiliency and recovery for all participants. Interactions will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to individuals served.
- Assist individuals in maintaining their physical and emotional health.
- Support individuals in living safely in the community.
- Help individuals develop skills and resources for successful independent living.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School diploma and one year related experience required.
- 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 and dependable transportation.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions.
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
