Lead Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen•Hyannis, MA

1d•$25 - $25

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. The ACCS Lead Residential Counselor also: 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. Keywords: group home, direct care, DSP, Direct Support, social services, counseling, social work, psychology, mental illness, mental health, disability, behavioral, rehabilitative, psychiatric, outreach worker, outreach services , human services, nonprofit, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree in a human service discipline preferred.
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

Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

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.

Benefits

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!