Residential Rehabilitation Counselor: Northfield- Per Diem, Weekends

Overview

Job Category
:
Direct Care

Requisition Number
: RESID
006797

Posted:
January 14, 2026
· Part-Time

Northfield, 34 Prospect Street, Enfield, CT 06082, USA

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

SCHEDULED HOURS
:
Flexible to pick up shifts on weekends as available

PROGRAM/LOCATION
:
Northfield, Enfield, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
:
Northfield is a 24/7 residential program for adults with serious mental illness. We teach life skills and build healthy habits through skill-based groups and individual interactions. Residential Counselors work alongside residents in their journey of understanding and accepting their illness and learning the skills necessary to live healthy independent lives. The care and support that we give our folks stays with them and their families long after they leave Northfield.

Residential Rehabilitation Counselor

Position Highlights

Provide Hope to our folks and to their families
Change lives

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, TJC, and DPH licensing standards.
• Establish rapport and working relationship, utilizing person centered practices.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the daily events.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, basic home care skills, substance use education and recovery skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication policy and procedure.
• Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

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

Experience
:
Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness in a residential or supported living setting preferred; experience providing skills building teaching in group format preferred.

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

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION
: $18.00/hr

* Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer
, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Motivations

Bachelors or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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