Residential Counselor

 Residential Counselor – Make a Daily Impact in Someone’s Life

At BHcare, we believe that every individual deserves support, dignity, and a safe path to independence. We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Residential Counselor to join our team and provide hands-on support, skill-building, and emotional encouragement to adults working toward greater self-sufficiency and community integration.

This position is a part-time position, 16 hours per week. The hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8am-4pm. 

What You’ll Do:
• Provide daily living assistance including hygiene, meal planning, medication protocols, cleaning, and budgeting
• Develop and implement individual recovery plans in coordination with clients, treatment teams, and natural supports
• Facilitate rehabilitation groups and provide interventions to help clients build life skills and maintain stability
• Monitor and document client progress using electronic health records (EHR) and communication logs
• Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments as needed
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients during all shifts, including crisis response and overnight supervision
• Complete referrals and linkages to mental health, vocational, and community resources
• Use principles of Motivational Interviewing and support clients with co-occurring disorders using the IDDT model
• Maintain medication logs and ensure safe protocols for self-medication
• Perform routine cleaning and third-shift documentation as required

Shift Flexibility:

Day, evening, and overnight positions available. Overnight staff are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment and monitoring clients while awake and alert throughout the shift.

What You’ll Bring:
• Education/Experience: Two years of college OR high school diploma/equivalent with 2 years of direct care experience
• Skills: Strong communication, basic computer proficiency (Microsoft 365), EHR navigation
• Mindset: Empathy, patience, organization, and a passion for helping others thrive
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
• Bonus: Public Passenger License (or willingness to obtain – not required for overnight shifts)

Why BHcare?

We are a community-focused organization offering behavioral health and supportive services to individuals across all walks of life. As a Residential Counselor, your presence will directly contribute to a safer, more supportive community—and help people lead more independent, empowered lives.

Ready to be the support someone needs? Join us.
Apply today and bring hope home.

Qualifications:

• Two years of college education or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years direct care work experience.
• Must have working knowledge of computer applications, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record
• Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Passenger License. (Staff on the overnight shift may be excluded from Public Passenger License requirement).

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE /CERTIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification