Transitional Counselor

## Transitional Counselor

**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, 24 hours per week and will report to two locations, one in Ansonia and the other in Shelton. The hours are Saturday 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm (Shelton) and Sunday 3pm-11pm (Ansonia).***

**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.**

**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member.**

## Qualifications

**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 CPR/AED/First Aid training