Residential Counselor - RTF
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. · Presque Isle, Maine, US
Description Are you compassionate, resilient, and passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? Join our team as a Full Time Residential Counsel...
Job description
Description Are you compassionate, resilient, and passionate about helping others on their recovery journey? Join our team as a Full Time Residential Counselor and play a vital role in supporting individuals overcoming substance use disorders in a structured, supportive residential setting. Position Summary: The Residential Counselor provides direct care and support to individuals in recovery, helping create a safe, positive, and therapeutic environment. In this role, you will work closely with clients to build life skills, encourage personal growth, and support long-term recovery success. What You’ll Do: Client Support & Engagement: - Provide emotional support, encouragement, and guidance to clients - Foster a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment - Monitor client well-being and ensure compliance with program guidelines Therapeutic & Recovery Activities: - Support group discussions, life skills training, and mindfulness activities - Encourage participation in treatment and community-building activities - Educate clients and families on addiction, recovery, and coping strategies Crisis Intervention & Safety: - Respond to crises with professionalism and care - Ensure cl...