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Residential Counselor

Justice Resource Institute
Tewksbury, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
 
Who We Are Looking For:  
 
Are you the Residential Counselor we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!  
 
The Merrimack Center is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. The Merrimack Center provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Schedule being offered:  Sunday 7AM to 11PM, Monday 3PM to 11PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Off, Saturday 7AM to 11PM OR
  

Sunday 7AM to 11PM, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7AM to 3PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Off OR    

Thursday 7AM to 11PM, Friday 7AM to 3PM, Saturday 7AM to 11PM, Sunday - Wednesday Off OR   

Sunday 7AM to 3PM, Monday 7AM to 3PM, Tuesday 7AM to 3PM, Wednesday Off, Thursday 7AM to 11PM, Friday and Saturday Off

 

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.  This range may be modified in the future. 

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.
 
JRI Provides The Training So That:  
 
  • YOU will be able to develop your skills in providing enriching daily activities for our students such as arts and crafts, recreational activities including offsite field trips, and more!  
  • YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective coping strategies.  
  • YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.  
Why JRI?   
 
  • Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. 
  • We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
  • Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! 
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.  
  • Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.  
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!   
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!  
Requirements:  
 
  • Must be 21 years of age.  
  • COVID-19 vaccination required. 
  • Maintains valid driver’s license as transporting students is required.  
  • Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.  
  • At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students!  
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed. 
At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.    
 
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