Residential Counselor — Per Diem

Job overview

The Residential Counselor role is onsite in Middletown, RI, supporting a residential group home for 14 adults. The posting lists pay of $20 per hour and describes a part-time, per-diem schedule. Newport Mental Health provides person-centered, recovery-oriented services for people affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. The counselor supports residents' recovery goals and community integration through daily living assistance, problem-solving, and skill development. The role also works with families and other identified supports as part of residents' recovery plans.

What you'll do

• Support cooking, cleaning, laundry, and organization
• help clients build community connections and participate in activities
• work with clients on recovery-plan goals
• coordinate with families and identified supports
• conduct monthly resident groups focused on health promotion and life skills
• assist with transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, and scheduled events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

per diem

part-time

mental health

recovery support

residential services

middletown ri

newport mental health

community integration

life skills groups

$20/hour

driver's license required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid holidays, flex holiday, personal and sick days, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, 403(b), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance and wellness resources
• eligibility varies by position and hours.

Why this role

Per-diem role supporting 14 adults in a residential group home.

About the employer

Newport County Community Mental Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.