Community Health Resources·Enfield, Connecticut
The counselor provides skill-building and rehabilitation support to adults with serious mental illness in a residential setting. Responsibilities include facilitating educational groups, monitoring medications, and assisting residents with daily living skills to promote independence.
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Job title: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor
Employment type: Part Time, 16 hours/wk
Scheduled hours: Sunday and Monday 3pm-11pm
Program/Location: Northfield, Enfield, CT
PC#: 3035
About the program: Northfield
Northfield is a Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) residential treatment program for eight adults with serious mental illness which is staffed 24/7 located in Enfield.
All residents are required to have Social Security and Husky C.
Clients are referred by hospitals, the community and other CHR programs.
The program focuses on skill building and teaching healthy habits through group and individual interactions.
Group topics include nutritional counseling, money management, ADLs, interpersonal skills, medication management, coping skills, substance use education and leisure skills.
Residential Rehabilitation Counselors and our therapy cat Lucy, partner with residents in their journey of acceptance of illness and learning the skills necessary to transition back into the community to live healthy independent lives.
Northfield provides Hope to our folks and to their families.
Bachelor’s degree required; a minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred.
Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.
CPR/First-Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or according to program requirements. Valid driver’s license required.
Why Join CHR?
• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
Starting at $19.00/hr min., and up commensurate upon experience.
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
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A Bachelor's degree is required, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and obtain CPR/First-Aid certification within six months of hire.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.