Vinfen·Marshfield, Massachusetts
The Residential Counselor provides direct support to individuals with psychiatric conditions in a residential setting, focusing on fostering independence and improving quality of life. Duties include administering medication according to the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) and assisting residents with daily living activities like chores and cooking.
Schedule: Sun-Mon, Fri-Sat, 2pm-10pm
$22.00 / hour
Sign On Bonus: $3000; $1000 upon completion of 30 days, $1000 upon completion of 6 months, $1000 upon completion of 12 months
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.
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers]
My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's degree in human services preferred, and must be at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license for six months. Applicants must pass background checks and obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications shortly after hiring.
Market context
In Massachusetts, residential mental health services roles are typically driven by ongoing need for staff who can support daily living, safety, and treatment routines in structured care settings. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with residential counseling experience, a human services background, and readiness to complete CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your driver’s license status and certification readiness before applying.