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Residential Counselor
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Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06405, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
BHcare
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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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, 32 hours per week. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm-12am.
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
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)
We are a community-focused organization offering behavioral health and supportive services to individuals across all walks of life. As a Transitional 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of college education (human services or behavioral science preferred) or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2-4 years direct care direct care work experience.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid training
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Part-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Mental Health Care
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