Careers With a Heart and Soul
What distinguishes Wellspring as an agency is the intentional awareness, reverence and respect that we hold for each individual. Everyone connected to the Wellspring community plays a role in the therapeutic process.
Thank you for visiting Wellspring’s career page. We are a therapeutic and educational center dedicated to mental health healing through a relational model. Our staff enjoys working together, and being part of our caring community, as evidenced in our staff longevity. Our commitment to staff includes offering a generous vacation package, 403B and HSA plans, affordable health benefits and many opportunities to have fun! In compliance with our licensing, we have a rigorous pre-employment screening process.
“The people that entered the doors of Wellspring were magnificent. I could easily tell everyone cared for us so deeply. I always said, "the staff are in for life or not at all."
— Resident at Beauvais and Angelus House
Current Open Positions
Physical Education/Health Teacher- Part Time
About The Arch Bridge School:
The Arch Bridge School is part of Wellspring, a therapeutic and educational center in the rural, northwest corner of Connecticut (Litchfield County.) The school serves the educational needs of both residential and day students.
The Arch Bridge School offers core academics and college preparatory courses, allowing students to meet their unique academic objectives while in Residential Treatment or as students attending our Therapeutic Day School. Our students tend to be bright, creative and college bound.
Our most successful teachers have an experiential approach to learning and thrive when able to teach in a kind, nurturing environment. We offer an opportunity to teach in small, well-supported classroom settings. Class size tends to be 4-8 students but does not exceed twelve (12) students. We have multiple clinicians on staff to provide immediate support throughout the day. This allows our teachers the chance to provide a creative, challenging, relational classroom where each student is known as an individual. Our teachers are part of a cohesive team that collaborate regularly with each other and our students and are truly able to make a difference in their lives.
Position Details:
Position Title: Physical Education (P.E.) and Health Teacher
Employment Agreement Type: Part Time (8 – 16 hours per week)
Salary and Benefits:
From $25.00 per hour
- Generous paid time off benefit
- Retirement Savings with Employer Matching
Shift Schedule:
- Classes are held during the regular school hours (7:30 am – 2:00 pm)
- Scheduling for all P.E./Health classes are flexible
Required Certifications:
- Connecticut Certification, Physical Education, PreK-12 (044)
Candidates in the process of working towards this certification may also be considered.
Residential Counselors- GENERAL INFORMATION (see specific openings below)
Residential (Milieu) Counselors: Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem- General Information.
Please scroll below for more information about specific open positions and their shift schedules.
Our team of milieu counselors foster healthy relationships by helping center the ‘family’ experience in residential living. They are kind, mindful and emotionally equipped to hold space for our residents to continue to grow and heal. These college graduate front line people help residents process a confusing conversation, encourage them to learn a new skill or take on a new responsibility, work with our farm animals, share their unique gifts (such as knitting, cooking, playing games) or sit quietly with our residents to help them settle into their own place and space. We offer full time, part time and per diem positions to support resident population.
- Educational Background: BA/BS in Psychology or related field preferred. Candidates with an earned two-year degree considered. Must have a minimum of 60 college credits earned.
- Experience: Two years or more of experience working in a therapeutic field preferred. Prior experience working with girls and/or young adult women desirable.
- Salary: $20 per hour (base hourly rate), plus shift differentials for weekend and overnight hours. Shift differentials can add $2 to $4/hour to the base rate.
- Full time (30 hrs or more) benefit package includes medical, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement savings with employer match, and generous paid time off.
- Part time (20-29 hrs.) benefit package includes paid time off and retirement savings with employer match.
- This position is eligible for overtime compensation.
- Additional compensation : Holiday differential ($1/hr.) for 7 designated holidays. This differential is applied to: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and October Fall Weekend Monday.
- Additional compensation: Holiday Pay (1.5 times base rate) for 3 designated holidays. The Holiday Pay is applied to: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Generous Paid Time off package, that increases with years of service for positions with 20 hrs or more.
Milieu Counselor I - Angelus House (Adult Residential)
About Angelus House:
We are recruiting for a full-time position in the Adult Residential Program, known as Angelus House. Located within three miles from our main campus, Angelus is a ten-bed residential program for adult women and gender diverse individuals typically aged 18-26. Angelus is known for its spacious home, with a working fireplace, serene landscape, and on-grounds walking trail. Much like our other programs, Angelus provides many activities for the residents that include land and animal programs, adventure activities, off-grounds outings, and community service opportunities.
You can learn more about this program, and see program related videos by visiting the Program and Services on our homepage.
Position Details:
Position Title: Milieu Counselor I
Employment Agreement Type: Full-Time (40 hours)
Salary and Benefits:
Base hourly rates start at $20 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekend, holiday, and overnight hours. Shift differentials can add $2/hr. to $4/hr. to the base rate.
- Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance)
- Generous paid time off benefit
- Retirement Savings with Employer Matching
Shift Schedule:
- Tuesdays, 12:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Wednesdays, 12:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Fridays, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturdays, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
In addition to the general requirements for a residential counselor (see General Information above), this program is seeking candidates who have interests being active and engaged in both outdoor and indoor activities.
The interview process at Wellspring is designed to learn more about your interests, and about you as a potential employee and counselor and, importantly, as a person… and for you to learn more about us!
Milieu Counselor I - Shiloah House (Girls Residential)
About Shiloah House:
We are recruiting for a part-time position in the Girls Residential Program, known as Shiloah House. Shiloah is a cozy living space with eight beds for our residential program for girls ages 12-16. Shiloah is known for its living room with a working fireplace, a spacious kitchen to share meals and do homework, as well as its backyard with a covered deck, swings, and fruitful vegetable garden. Much like our other programs, Shiloah provides many activities for the residents that include land and animal programs, adventure activities, and off-grounds outings.
You can learn more about this program, and see program related videos by visiting the Program and Services on our homepage.
Position Details:
Position Title: Milieu Counselor I
Employment Agreement Type: Part Time (24 hours)
Salary and Benefits:
Base hourly rates start at $20 per hour, plus shift differentials for weekend, holiday, and overnight hours. Shift differentials can add $2/hr. to $4/hr. to the base rate.
- Generous paid time off benefit
- Retirement Savings with Employer Matching
Shift Schedule:
- Sundays, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Fridays, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
In addition to the general requirements for a residential counselor (see General Information above), this program is seeking candidates who have interests being active and engaged in both outdoor and indoor activities.
The interview process at Wellspring is designed to learn more about your interests, and about you as a potential employee and counselor and, importantly, as a person… and for you to learn more about us!
Custodian/Housekeeper
We are looking for a responsible housekeeper/custodian to maintain our facilities. The internal appearance of our small private school and residence reflects on the quality of our service. It is important for a housekeeper/custodian to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning, and tidying the premises.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in a housekeeper/custodian role focused on interior home and/or business upkeep. They will have sufficient physical endurance to cover a large space and a keen eye for detail and diligence.
Position Details:
Position Title: Custodian/Housekeeper
Employment Agreement Type: Part-Time (20 hours)
Salary and Benefits:
- Generous paid time off benefit
- Retirement Savings with Employer Matching
Shift Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 3:00 am – 7:00 am or 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm (preferred)
Responsibilities:
Maintaining a clean, healthy environment by:
- Taking out trash, tidying furniture and cleaning dusting surfaces
- Sweep and mop floors, and vacuum carpets
- Wash and sanitize toilets and sinks and restock disposables (e.g. soap, toilet paper, paper towels)
- Wipe mirrors and windows
- Report damages and/or repair needs to the Environmental Manager
- Undertake occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.)-can discuss preference further in interview
- Provide coverage for other housekeeping staff during their personal leave time
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as housekeeper, custodian or in a similar role
- Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Happy pleasant demeanor and team oriented with the ability to accept constructive feedback
- Very good physical condition and strength
- High school diploma is preferred
Please note that this is a general overview of the position’s responsibilities and qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Application Process
To apply for a position please submit the following:
- A cover letter indicating your interest. Please note, your cover letter must specify position(s) of interest in order to be considered.
- Your current resume. You can choose to include copies of applicable documentation (current professional licenses, teaching certifications, academic transcripts).
Email is the preferred method to submit your resume and cover letter. However, submissions by fax or mail are also accepted. Please submit by one method only to avoid duplications.
Submission details as followed:
By Mail:
Recruiting & Onboarding Specialist
Wellspring & the Arch Bridge School
21 Arch Bridge Road
PO Box 370
Bethlehem, CT 06751
Those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email to arrange a phone pre-screening time.
The Wellspring Foundation/Arch Bridge School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and always welcomes diversity.
Benefits and Employment Enhancements at Wellspring
We offer access to a comprehensive array of benefits to meet your needs and activities to enhance your employment including:
For Good Health
- Medical, Prescription, and Dental Insurance on a pre-tax basis
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Free Annual Flu shots
- Free Hepatitis-B series for direct care staff
For a Secure Future
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Company paid short-term disability insurance
- Company paid long-term disability insurance
- Company matched retirement savings