Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment
Listed compensation
$21.37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Mental Health 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 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.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
- Sunday: 2pm - 10pm
- Monday: 10am - 6pm
- Tuesday: 7am - 3pm
- Wednesday: 2pm - 10pm
- Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Pay Rate: $21.37/hour
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
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Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Counselor will partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support. They will also help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while encouraging self-advocacy and community involvement.
Requirements
The position requires a compassionate individual capable of collaborating within a team to support adults in a group living environment. Candidates should be dedicated to empowering others on their path to recovery and fostering a safe, supportive home atmosphere.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 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, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $44k | Mental Health Counseling median $81k (middle half $69k–$98k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$42k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Massachusetts | 76 active | 785 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Top Counselor Jobs
39 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
39 jobs · 26 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
33 jobs · 26 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 783 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Grafton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $562k
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.