Lead Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen - Dorchester, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dorchester, MA

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About the position

The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor provides direct service to adults with mental health conditions in a GLE/SIE residential setting. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor helps persons served in the residences to overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor Implements Treatment Plan support interventions as coached and supported by Team LPHA Clinician. In addition, the ACCS Lead Residential Counselor assumes administrative officer roles in the program to support the Program Director in performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaisons with families as needed.
• Supports Persons Served in obtaining and understanding medical and psychiatric care as needed.
• Administers medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
• Provides crisis interventions when needed.
• Provides physical site maintenance.
• Ensures a safe, comfortable and clean environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year as a residential counselor in a setting working with Persons Served facing mental health challenges preferred.
• One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's degree in a human service discipline preferred.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more).
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs.
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs.
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan.
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care).
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!