Mental Health Counselor I - Night Shift

Responsible for overnight program activities in a community living arrangement. Provide individual and group support to persons served; teach skills to enhance independence and quality of life. May participate in treatment planning process.

Maintain records for persons served. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs and routine activities in a communication log.

Provide training and support to persons served in completing ADLs, including showering, personal hygiene, dressing and household chores. Conduct fire and safety training for persons served and document in training log.

Store, administer, document and dispose of medication for persons served consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations and Company policy.

Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the Site Manager. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.

Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker’s compensation, universal precautions and exposure control.

Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required, in order to facilitate implementation of support plans. Ensure program site safety and maintenance as necessary. This may include general housekeeping, snow shoveling and garbage removal. Ensure required staff to person served ratio is maintained at all times. Provide physical intervention and/or first aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.

Must remain awake, alert and dressed throughout the entire shift.

Knowledge of participatory planning techniques

Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability and gender issues

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.

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.