Rehabilitation Counselor - PACT at Riverside Community Care in Needham, MA

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Rehabilitation Counselor - PACT

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Counselor member to join our community-based Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program based in Needham and serving the surrounding area.

PACT provides individuals referred by the Department of Mental Health or MBHP with access to community based rehabilitation, clinical treatment, employment, housing, wellness and peer services, with ancillary supports that will be coordinated in partnership with the individual. Services are designed to be flexible based on the needs of the persons served, and to promote resiliency and recovery for all participants. PACT is a 24/7 program and services are provided 365 days per year.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, staff will provide guidance, education, supervision, and direct supports to allow individuals served to maintain their physical and emotional health, live safely in the community, and develop the skills necessary to meet their goals. Interactions will be guided by an appreciation for those being served as unique individuals and adults, with the expectation and goal of mutual learning and growth. Services will be provided in keeping with the Division Mission Statement and PACT Guidelines and are consistent with Riverside and Department of Mental Health standards and requirements.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, with some evening, weekend, and holidays hours

Pay Rate: $21.63/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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Required Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer fluency (including Microsoft Office) required

Valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation required

Willing to provide transportation to persons served in person vehicle, as needed

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and one year experience or High School Diploma and a minimum of three years related experience required.

Experience working with adults who have severe mental illness

Criminal Justice or Vocational Rehabilitation background preferred

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.