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Silver Hill Hospital·New Canaan, CT

Residential Counselor

Behavioral Health / PsychFull time40 hrs/wk
iPosting details
Schedule40 h/wk · Full time
RequirementsBLS
EducationBachelor's degree
SourceSilver Hill Hospital · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓CPR BLS certification, after hire and before assignment to direct patient care.
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
Qualifications
✓Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
✓Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery.
✓Basic knowledge of DBT skills.
Previous work experience in a behavioral health setting, preferred.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k)
✓Paid time off
✓Retirement plan
✓Life and disability insurance
✓Shift differentials
+Silver Hill Hospital
35beds
1behavioral health role open
New CanaanCT · 41 mi to New York
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$27 – $30/hr
vs. Connecticut behavioral health roles that post payvs. CT behavioral health rolesmedian $48.05
$15/hrTop of this range is 38% below the state median$60/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓CPR BLS certification, after hire and before assignment to direct patient care.
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
Qualifications
✓Must have the ability to function optimally in a stressful environment, and the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.
✓Knowledge of 12-Step Recovery.
✓Basic knowledge of DBT skills.
Previous work experience in a behavioral health setting, preferred.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k)Paid time offRetirement plan

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About the role

The Residential Counselor provides a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients in Residential Programs to foster growth and independence.