Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

As an ACCS Residential Counselor at a leading nonprofit organization, you will support individuals with psychiatric conditions in a group living environment. Your role includes administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and collaborating with a clinical team to enhance the quality of life for residents. The position offers comprehensive training, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a human services setting strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions.
• Administer medication according to the Medication Administration Plan.
• Assist with daily activities and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Bilingual/Bicultural

Experience in Human Services

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Schedule: Fri-Tue, 8am-4pm

Salary: $22/hour

As an ACCS Residential Counselor, you will provide direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment aimed at fostering independence. Your role involves collaborating with the individuals served, their families, friends, employers, and support staff to enhance their quality of life and build independence skills.

Your duties include administering medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), assisting with daily activities such as household chores and cooking, and working alongside the Clinical Program Director to implement recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based treatment plans.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to supporting you! We offer comprehensive training, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and job security.

Our benefits include:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution, plus an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees working 30+ hours/week, with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance, with options for additional voluntary coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Voluntary insurance options: Term, Whole Life, Accident, and Critical Care
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 11 holidays, 10 sick days, and 3 personal days annually for employees working 20+ hours/week
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus (no cap)
• Additional benefits: discounted YMCA memberships, movie tickets, and more

About Us

Founded in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. We promote recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination through a wide range of services across Massachusetts and Connecticut, employing over 3,200 dedicated professionals. For more information, visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

Keywords: group home, direct care, DSP, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental health, disability, behavioral health, psychiatric, outreach, human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery, VinfenRC

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in a human services field preferred.
• Experience in a human services setting strongly preferred.
• Preference for bilingual/bicultural applicants and those with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
• Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months, and able to pass background checks.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within two weeks of hire and MAP certification within 150 days.