Job Location 31-33 Briarwood Lane, Branford, CT - Branford, CT 06405 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Afternoon/evening Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Make a Real Impact – Help Others Build Independence and a Better Life!
BHcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Transitional Counselor to support individuals in developing independence and improving their quality of life. In this role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and skill-building in areas such as daily living, health and safety, financial management, and community integration. Transitional Counselors play a key role in creating a respectful, supportive environment that promotes recovery and growth.
This position is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. The schedule is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4pm-12am and Saturday and Sunday from 8am-4pm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist residents with independent living skills, including meal planning, cleaning, hygiene, and money management.
• Support clients in developing and following recovery plans, coordinating with treatment teams and natural supports.
• Provide advocacy, referrals, and connections to community resources.
• Facilitate rehab groups and interventions focused on skill building and recovery.
• Supervise self-medication protocols and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with emergency services as needed.
• Maintain clear communication through progress notes, logs, and required records.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment, including overnight coverage when assigned.
• Provide transportation and assist with scheduling personal appointments.
Why Join BHcare?
At BHcare, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day, helping individuals build independence and achieve their goals. We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to positively impact lives in our community.

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. For more than 40 years, BHcare has been providing hope and help for individuals, families and children affected by mental illness, domestic violence and substance use disorders.
BHcare is licensed by the Department of Public Health, the Department of Children and Families, and is nationally accredited by The Joint Commission.
The BHcare family of services includes: The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, the Hope Family Justice Center, The Parent Child Resource Center and The Alliance for Prevention & Wellness.
In December 2019, BHcare, together with Fair Haven Community Health Care, opened Shoreline Family Health Care, an integrated care center for children and families where primary care clinicians and behavioral health professionals work together as a team to improve a family's overall health and wellness.