Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen; Massachusetts; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Vinfen is seeking a Per Diem Residential Counselor to join their team in Massachusetts. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals facing mental health challenges in both residential settings and individual arrangements. The position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and various benefits, underscoring the commitment to employee growth and well-being. Ideal candidates are compassionate, eager to assist, and prepared to facilitate a better quality of life for those they serve.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid training including CPR and First Aid

Employee referral bonuses

Discounted YMCA memberships

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or social services preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medication and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living and community engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Schedule: Per diem, hours vary

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour depending on shift and program

As a Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions and behavioral health challenges in a small group residential setting or an individual living arrangement. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives by either building independence skills or increasing each person's quality of life.

Per Diem ACCS Residential Counselors have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You also strengthen residents' connection to their community by providing transportation on outings such as shopping and doctor's appointments.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

The Benefits Of Becoming Per Diem At Vinfen Include

• Flexibility to work around YOUR availability with the ability to pick up from just a few hours to over 40 hours per week
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd and overnight shifts
• Both individual shifts and long term assignments available
• Paid certification training including CPR, First Aid and MAP
• Ability to participate Vinfen's employee referral program which awards $500 - $2,000 bonuses for successful referrals with no annual cap
• Earn up to 5 days of paid sick time in a calendar year
• Eligibility to participate in Springfield College grant program for continued education
• Discounted YMCA memberships and access to wellness programs
• Other generous benefits and perks
  
  

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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