Residential Support Specialist
WCMHS is seeking a Residential Support Specialist to provide direct support and skill coaching to individuals receiving residential mental health services, helping them build stability, independence, and confidence in their daily lives.
Working as part of a treatment team, WRAP staff create a safe, structured environment while supporting clients through crisis situations, reinforcing healthy coping strategies, and encouraging meaningful community engagement. Through hands-on coaching in areas such as emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and daily living tasks, this role plays a key part in helping clients strengthen their ability to live successfully and participate more fully in their communities.
Provide 1:4 supervision and support to individuals in a Washington County Mental Health residence. This will may include overnight shifts, weekends, and/or holidays
Participate in agency training with the goal of understanding clinical principles, skills, assumptions and strategies within one year.
Crisis intervention as needed
Perform environmental sweeps of the clients’ residence in accordance with house guidelines and written treatment plans to ensure the safety of all clients
Model, coach, and reinforce skills to assist client in maintaining appropriate and effective boundaries, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness as needed
Coach engagement in prosocial activities that may improve the quality of life for clients and assist them in accessing the community and participating in activities such as walks, community meals, shopping, volunteering and recreational activities
Model and coach living skills including cooking, housekeeping, laundry, budgeting, shopping and personal hygiene
Transport clients for medical, psychiatric, court and/or Dept. of Corrections appointments, and employment as needed
Compensation and Benefits
WCMHS provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and a generous paid time off package including flexible holidays and 12 vacation days in year one.
The starting pay range for this position is $20.25 - $21.08 per hour
Summary of Qualifications
B.A. in psychology or related field is preferred
Previous work with MH and or SUD population is desirable
Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and safe, insured vehicle required
The ability to deliver services and complete treatment notes in English
Work takes place in a school and community settings. Frequent transportation of clients in one's own vehicle. This role requires some lifting up to 50lbs and ability to apply restraints to clients within agency training and guidance.
For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment to individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”
