Awake Overnight Counselor - Group Living Environment, Relief
Listed compensation
$19.31/hr
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Job Description
Riverside Community Care
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Relief Awake Overnight Counselor - Group Living Environment
At Riverside Community Care, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, self-directed life in the community.
Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference as a Relief Mental Health Counselor in one of our Group Living Environments (GLE's) — safe, comfortable homes where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence with the right support.
This is your chance to become part of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program — a respected, innovative model of care that empowers adults on their path to recovery.
As a Mental Health Counselor, you will bring compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to an environment that honors each person’s strengths and potential while you:
- Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support.
- Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills.
- Encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching.
- Collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth.
- Create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures.
At Riverside, we know that when people feel supported — both those we serve and those who serve — amazing things happen. Join a team that values your voice, nurtures your growth, and shares your passion for empowering others to live full and independent lives.
Pay Rate: $19.31/hour
Schedule: Flexible awake overnight relief shifts available!
Location: Shifts available in Milford, Medway, Northbridge, Grafton, Millbury
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support. They will also foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-advocacy and emotional wellness.
Requirements
The role requires a compassionate individual capable of providing awake overnight support in a group living setting. Candidates should be committed to empowering adults on their path to recovery through collaborative care.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Riverside Community Care ranks #19 of 19 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
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