Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen; Carver (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen, a leading nonprofit health and human services organization, is looking for a Residential Counselor to support individuals with psychiatric conditions in a residential setting. The role involves providing direct care, administering medications, and implementing treatment plans aimed at fostering independence. Join a committed team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives while enjoying great benefits and career growth.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Educational Assistance Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounted memberships and other perks

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or related field is preferred.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with empathy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living activities.
• Implement recovery-oriented treatment plans.

Skills

Direct Support

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

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Schedule: Tue-Sat 2pm-10pm

Salary: $22.00 / hour

Sign-on bonus: $3000; $1000 upon completion of 30 days, $1000 upon completion of 6 months, $1000 upon completion of 12 months

As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment designed to foster independence. 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.

In this role you will have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. You will also work alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement treatment plans which are recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches.

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

Our Comprehensive And Generous Benefits Package Includes

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
  

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 Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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