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　　Group Living Environment (GLE) - Mental Health Counselor

　　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 GLE 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.

　　Schedule: Full-time 40 hours, Tuesday through Saturday

　　Pay Rate: $20.55/hourly

　　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, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace in 2022 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.

　　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

　　Learn more about our benefits and culture:

　　Our Benefits (https://www.riversidecc.org/careers/employee-benefits/)

　　Our Culture

　　Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh5_qJ-SZ7o)

　　Required Skills

　　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

　　Required Experience

　　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

　　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.