Hybrid Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

at Vinfen

• Job title: Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $20 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Haverhill, United States

About the role

• Overnight Residential Counselor supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential group living environment. Responsibilities include administering medication and assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Help PS who are new to the residence settle in, provide support to PS who have difficulty sleeping at night, encourage good sleep habits.
• Implement PS Treatment Plan interventions as directed by Team LPHA Clinician.
• Perform day-to-day assignments as directed by Program Director.
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent and strengths-based approaches with PS.
• Adhere to safety, maintenance, Human Rights and other operational policies and procedures.
• Comply with physical site licensing standards and regulations.
• Store, administer, document and dispose of PS medication consistent with Medication Administration Program (MAP) requirements, funding source regulations and company policy, if applicable.
• Teach PS medication management.
• Create opportunities for PS to participate in the smooth operation of the residence, including participating in meal preparation, physical site maintenance, etc.
• Encourage social interaction between residents and help create a collaborative environment where PS, family, friends, and others important in the lives of PS are welcome, respected and valued.
• Help PS prepare meals.
• Participate in trainings; attend supervision and staff meetings as requested.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Contribute to program’s quality improvement goals and objectives.
• Help PS use crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
• Access on-call back up when needed.
• Complete incident documentation as needed.
• Perform physical site maintenance activities following maintenance schedule.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree in a human services related discipline preferred.
• Prior experience working in a human services setting strongly preferred.
• Preference given to bilingual/bicultural applicants and applicants with lived experience of psychiatric conditions.
• All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and have held a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Must be able to pass a CORI, driving record, employment reference check as well as a multi-state background check.
• Must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within two weeks of hire.
• Must become MAP certified within 150 days of hire.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Hiring Events
• External Referral Program