Lead Residential Counselor, Mental Health Services

Vinfen

Lead Residential Counselor supporting adults with mental health conditions in a GLE/SIE residential setting at Vinfen. Implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention while ensuring a safe environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBrighton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides direct service to adults with mental health conditions in a GLE/SIE residential setting.
Helps persons served in the residences to overcome barriers to, and prepare for, living independently.
Implements Treatment Plan support interventions as coached and supported by Team LPHA Clinician.
Assumes administrative officer roles in the program to support the Program Director in performance of their duties and responsibilities.
Liaisons with families as needed.
Supports Persons Served in obtaining and understanding medical and psychiatric care as needed.
Administers medications following Medication Administration Program (MAP) policies and procedures.
Provides crisis interventions when needed.
Provides physical site maintenance.
Ensures a safe, comfortable and clean environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate’s degree in a human service discipline preferred.
One year as a residential counselor in a setting working with PS facing mental health challenges preferred.
One to two years of job-specific experience in the human services field preferred.
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. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional Development
Sign-on Bonus $2,000

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medication Administration Program (MAP)Crisis interventionTreatment Plan support interventionsResidential counselingSite maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Certifications

High school diplomaAssociate’s degree in human servicesValid US driver's license