Mental Health Residence Counselor

Job overview

The Mental Health Residence Counselor role is onsite in Auburn, NY. Compensation is $19–$20.50 per hour. The position supports Unity House’s mission to empower people in recovery, coping with mental illness, and/or living with developmental disabilities in an inclusive, people-centered environment. The counselor contributes to residential support by helping residents with mental health and related needs in a human-services setting. The posting requires a high school diploma or GED, computer and keyboarding familiarity, a valid New York State driver’s license, and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team. The listed schedule is Wednesday–Friday, 1–11 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

What you'll do

• The posting identifies the role as a residence counselor and lists qualifications and schedule, but does not provide a detailed duty list.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health residence counselor

residential support

mental health

human services

auburn ny

unity house of cayuga county

$19–$20.50/hr

wednesday–friday

saturday schedule

high school diploma or ged

new york state driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and other full-time benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
• 401(k) match up to 3.5%
• wellness and employee assistance programs
• tuition reimbursement, training, and promotion opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required; one year of related human-services experience preferred. Valid New York State driver’s license required. Schedule: Wednesday–Friday 1–11 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

About the employer

Unity House of Cayuga County is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.