Residential Counselor – Mental Health Services

Vinfen

. Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeEastham • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support in residential settings, implementing treatment plans, and utilizing recovery-oriented approaches. Proficient in crisis intervention, medication management, and fostering collaborative relationships with residents and team members.

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Crisis InterventionMedication AdministrationMotivational InterviewingMAP CertificationBilingual/Bicultural Skills

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Hard Skills

Medication ManagementCrisis InterventionTreatment Plan ImplementationDaily Living AssistanceEvidence-Based Practices

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvocacyCollaborationCultural CompetenceInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentComputer Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP Certification

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesResidential SettingPerson-Centered ApproachTrauma-Informed CareStrengths-Based Approach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service in a GLE/SIE residential setting
Help Persons Served overcome barriers and prepare for independent living
Implement Treatment Plan support interventions as directed by the Team LPHA Clinician
Administer, document, store, and dispose of medications according to MAP requirements and company policy
Provide crisis interventions and access on-call backup when needed
Maintain a safe, comfortable, clean, and licensed residential environment
Orient new residents and assist with orienting new staff
Collaborate with Integrated Team members to address resident needs
Perform day-to-day assignments directed by the Program Director
Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and strengths-based approaches
Support meal preparation, physical site maintenance, social interaction, and collaborative resident relationships
Advocate for Persons Served and serve as a resource for neighbors
Participate in trainings, supervision, and staff meetings
Complete required documentation and incident reports
Contribute to quality improvement goals
Support evidence-based practices including Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, Stages of Change, WRAP, Seeking Safety, and Cognitive Behavioral interventions
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred
One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred
Bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions are encouraged to apply
Valid driver’s license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver’s license maintained for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Ability to pass a driver screening background check
CPR certification required within two weeks of hire
First Aid certification required within two weeks of hire
MAP certification required within 150 days of hire
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist Persons Served with daily living tasks
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Ability to communicate with Persons Served, staff, and external representatives
Specific close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision abilities, plus ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

USD $3,000.00 sign-on bonus
Fully funded 401(a) employer-sponsored retirement plan with no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward medical insurance costs
Employer-paid life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts for health and dependent care
Voluntary term life, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week