Mental Health Counselor

Provides individual and group support to persons served in a residential program supporting individuals diagnosed with a brain injury. Teaches skills to enhance independence and quality of life. Assists individuals in becoming fully integrated into their communities. Assists individuals in becoming full participants in their communities, develop and maintain friendships, and strengthen family engagement and partnerships.

Assists individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.

• Assists individuals to access community-based support and resources.
• Plans recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals in support of living a good life.
• Supports individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
• Supports individuals in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
• Encourages and supports individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
• Provides training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources, and other related areas.
• Performs hands-on tasks in the program, as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Collects behavior and academic data and maintains progress notes. Documents all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Procures, stores, administers, documents, and disposes of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
• Participates in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers' compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Completes various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
• Provides shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serves as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and documenting treatment, including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
• Consistency in performance
• Knowledge and proven ability to promote family partnerships
• Knowledge and proven ability to promote social inclusion in a way that supports individual choices
• Knowledge of participatory planning techniques
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. My Community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Candidates with one or more years of experience and/or training in a related function are highly encouraged to apply.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
First Aid required within two weeks of hire