Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Part Time

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor:
Northfield – Part Time – 6627

Job Title: Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

Employment Type: Part Time (16 hours/week)

Schedule: Friday and Saturday 7am-3pm

Location: Northfield, Enfield, CT

Northfield is a Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) residential treatment program for eight adults with serious mental illness. The program focuses on skill building and teaching healthy habits through group and individual interactions.

• Maintain physical environment and program standards to licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship utilizing person‑centered practices.
• Effectively communicate daily events to staff.
• Teach and assist residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition, wellness, meal prep, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, home care skills, substance use education and recovery skills.
• Assist/Manage administrative functions as directed.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by treatment plan.
• Monitor medications of all residents in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Collaborate and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 1 year relevant experience preferred.

Experience: Experience working with adults with serious mental illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience teaching skills in group format preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR/First‑Aid Certification within 6 months of hire or program requirements. Valid driver’s license required.

• Top Workplace award – 12 consecutive years.
• Generous paid time off including a birthday day off.
• 403(b) retirement plan contributions.
• Competitive insurance premiums with discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Annual wellness stipend and Calm app subscription.
• Free counseling sessions through EAP.
• Leadership luncheons, career fairs, and internal career pathways.

Starting at $18.27 per hour minimum, commensurate with experience. Part‑time positions prorated based on hours worked.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

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