Respite Counselor - 1st Shift

Riverside Community Care·Norwood, Massachusetts

$21 - $22/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 11 days ago

Practice for this role

Respite Counselor - 1st Shift · $21 - $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-2% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Norwood, Massachusetts ($21.75/hr, n=34)

37 similar openings in the Norwood area · median $21.75/hr

$15.45/hr · p10p90 · $64.90/hr

this role: $21.21/hrmedian $21.75/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 34 posted behavioral health roles in Norwood, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 2% below the Norwood, Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.

The Respite Counselor provides direct support, guidance, and supervision to consumers in an acute care residence to help them maintain health and safety. They also facilitate crisis stabilization and assist individuals in developing skills necessary for independent living.

Riverside Community Care

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Respite Counselor - 1st Shift

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.

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours
Monday -
Friday: 8am to 4pm

Pay Rate

$21.21/hour High School Diploma
$22.27/hour with a Bachelor’s Degree

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.

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

Requirements

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 mental health and substance use recovery.

high school
bachelor degree
Education
Supervision
Guidance
Treatment planning
Care coordination
Mental health support
Independent living skills
Direct support
Substance use disorder support
Crisis stabilization

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $22/hr
Location: Norwood, Massachusetts
Posted: Aug 27, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles remain active in Massachusetts

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