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Transitional Counselor

BHcare Inc.
place Shelton, 06484
local_atm $17.92 - $25.10 an hour
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Part Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dual Diagnosis
Medication Management
ECT
Pharmacotherapy
Individuals

About Job

Transitional Counselor – Make a Daily Impact in Someone’s Life

At BHcare, we believe that every individual deserves support, dignity, and a safe path to independence. We’re seeking a compassionate and motivated Transitional Counselor to join our team and provide hands-on support, skill-building, and emotional encouragement to adults working toward greater self-sufficiency and community integration.

This position is a part-time position, 32 hours per week. The hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 3pm-11pm.

What You’ll Do:
  • Provide daily living assistance including hygiene, meal planning, medication protocols, cleaning, and budgeting
  • Develop and implement individual recovery plans in coordination with clients, treatment teams, and natural supports
  • Facilitate rehabilitation groups and provide interventions to help clients build life skills and maintain stability
  • Monitor and document client progress using electronic health records (EHR) and communication logs
  • Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments as needed
  • Ensure safety and well-being of clients during all shifts, including crisis response and overnight supervision
  • Complete referrals and linkages to mental health, vocational, and community resources
  • Use principles of Motivational Interviewing and support clients with co-occurring disorders using the IDDT model
  • Maintain medication logs and ensure safe protocols for self-medication
  • Perform routine cleaning and third-shift documentation as required

Shift Flexibility:

Day, evening, and overnight positions available. Overnight staff are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment and monitoring clients while awake and alert throughout the shift.

What You’ll Bring:
  • Education/Experience: Two years of college OR high school diploma/equivalent with 2 years of direct care experience
  • Skills: Strong communication, basic computer proficiency (Microsoft 365), EHR navigation
  • Mindset: Empathy, patience, organization, and a passion for helping others thrive
  • Licenses: Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
  • Bonus: Public Passenger License (or willingness to obtain – not required for overnight shifts)

Why BHcare?

We are a community-focused organization offering behavioral health and supportive services to individuals across all walks of life. As a Transitional Counselor, your presence will directly contribute to a safer, more supportive community—and help people lead more independent, empowered lives.

Ready to be the support someone needs? Join us.
Apply today and bring hope home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years of college education (human services or behavioral science preferred) or High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2-4 years direct care direct care work experience.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR).
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain BLS certification

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dual Diagnosis

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation
School

Settings

Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home