RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Part-Time Residential Counselor to join our Residential Department and provide services to people with psychiatric disabilities in a transitional licensed residential program.

Reports To: Program Supervisor

Department: Residential Services

Hours: 20 hours per week

Schedule: Sundays and Mondays from 1pm to 11pm.

High school diploma with two years’ experience working with persons with psychiatric disabilities OR a BA in Human Services. Valid NY State Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

Provide supportive counseling, restorative services, and crisis intervention to people with psychiatric disabilities in a transitional licensed residential program.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision


• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match


• Paid Time Off and 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees


• Long and Short Term Disability


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• CALM App Subscription


• Flexible Work Schedules


• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities


• Comprehensive Paid Training


• Supplemental Insurance Options


• Employee Perks & Discounts


• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

RiseWell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions.

RiseWell Community Services is a multi-service, community-based social wellness agency serving Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. Founded in 1972, RiseWell has developed innovative programs to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including individuals in recovery, those with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children. Our mission is to engage people with disabilities in community service and provide a wide range of programs to improve their lives and those of their families.