Riverside Community Care
Location
Upton, Massachusetts
Salary
$21 - $22 / HOUR
The Respite Counselor provides direct support, supervision, and education to consumers to help them maintain health and develop independent living skills. They work within an acute care residence to facilitate crisis stabilization and treatment planning for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders.
Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma, with a higher pay rate offered for those holding a bachelor's degree. The role requires the ability to work in a structured, team-based environment focused on behavioral health stabilization.
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Respite Counselor - Weekends
In this exciting role, the Respite Counselor will work as part of a team in this acute care residence.
The Respite Counselor will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to allow consumers to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community and develop the skills necessary to return to independent living. Interactions between staff and consumers will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of crisis or situational stabilization.
The Respite programs provide both short and long-term care for persons experiencing mental health, substance use disorder, and co-occurring disorders who might otherwise require treatment in an inpatient setting and would benefit from structured stabilization, support, care coordination, and treatment planning.
Part Time, 16 hours with 2 scheduling options available!
• Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 3pm
• Saturday and Sunday - 3pm to 11pm
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 and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
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