THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC·Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Provide direct service and supervise daily living skills for residents in a group home for individuals with long-term mental illness. Maintain clinical documentation, monitor medication compliance, and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Portsmouth, RI 02871RESIDENTIAL RELIEF WORKER RESIDENTIAL WORKER CATEGORY – NON EXEMPT Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models.
Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.
General
Summary: Provide direct service and supervise daily living skills of residents within a group home for persons with long-term mental illness. Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.
Per diem. Group homes are staffed 24/7/365 and relief workers fill in gaps in coverage.
A high school diploma or equivalency is required for this position. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Market context
In Rhode Island, residential relief worker roles are typically in demand because programs need dependable staff who can cover shifts and maintain consistent care in residential settings. These jobs are competitive for candidates who can show reliability, comfort with physical duties, and a valid driver’s license, since those requirements often matter as much as experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your schedule flexibility and ability to handle standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds before applying.