Residential Counselor

Vesta•Severn, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Vesta, Inc. and Make a Difference in Mental Health! Ready to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives? Vesta, Inc. is a financially sound, not-for-profit mental health organization Maryland, providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare. We're currently seeking a passionate individual to join our Forestville Region's Residential Program. As a Residential Counselor, you'll play a vital role in assisting individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness. Your responsibilities will include coordinating client care and daily activities, such as meal preparation, household chores, grooming, and medication monitoring. You'll provide essential oversight in our residential homes, working closely with senior clients who have various diagnoses and behavior disorders, alongside somatic care needs.

Requirements

Ability to drive a 15-passenger van and maintain a valid driver’s license
Experience using eHR for daily notes
Must pass background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of experience in mental health preferred
Experience providing skills training in residential or day program settings

Responsibilities

Coordinating client care and daily activities, such as meal preparation, household chores, grooming, and medication monitoring.
Provide essential oversight in our residential homes.
Working closely with senior clients who have various diagnoses and behavior disorders, alongside somatic care needs.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime
Bonuses (variable, depending on company and individual performance)
Paid training
PTO accrual (up to 96 hours in the first year)
Sick leave accrual (up to 40 hours per calendar year)
8 paid holidays per year for Full-Time employees
403(b) plan participation available at hire
Employer matching for 403(b) after 1000 hours of service
Discretionary employer contributions for 403(b) at least once a year
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (single and family) for Full and Part-Time Employees
Flex-spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care)
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/AD&D for Full-Time employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Short-Term Disability coverage for Full-Time employees