Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen•Hyannis, MA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have held a valid US driver's license for at least six months.
Must be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check, and a multi-state background check.
Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire.
Must be able to become MAP certified within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in a human services discipline preferred.
Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
Bilingual/bicultural applicants.
Applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to people with psychiatric conditions in a residential Group Living Environment.
Foster independence in individuals served.
Collaborate with individuals served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff.
Administer medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP).
Assist individuals with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking.
Implement treatment plans alongside the Clinical Program Director.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days
3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance
Tuition Remission Programs
Innovative Student Loan Payment Programs
Professional Development programs
Year-round online training courses
Opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs
Fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan
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)
Employee Referral Bonuses ($500 - $1,000+)
Discounted memberships
Access to wellness programs