Behavioral Youth Counselor Interview Day 10/29/26
About The Position
Youth Villages is seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference to join their team as Behavioral Youth Counselors/Assistants. This role supports a residential treatment program for youth aged 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. The program aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment with an intensive treatment program that balances structure and freedom, preparing youth for success outside of the residential setting. Key focuses include developing life skills through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy. Most youth also attend fully accredited schools on campus. Youth Villages has been transforming lives for over 35 years and is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, serving over 47,000 youth and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. With over 5,000 staff, the organization is committed to employee investment through professional growth, personal development, and a mission-driven career.
Requirements
- High school diploma (required)
- Experience working with youth (required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
- Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
- Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Teaches youth necessary life skills and provides for their daily physical care
- Assists in treatment planning for each youth
- Participates in youth transports to various locations (including but not limited to doctors' appointments, court dates, community outings, home passes, etc.)
- Participates in recreation therapy sessions with their assigned group of youth
- Helps youth develop and implement positive coping skills using therapeutic interventions
- Facilitates group therapy sessions to support youth building life skills, social skills, moral reasoning skills, and anger control skills
- Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
