Overnight Residential Counselor

Washington County Mental Health Services•Barre, VT

19h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Overnight Residential Counselors provide safety, structure, and emotional support for youth with significant emotional and behavioral challenges during some of the most difficult times in their lives. By building trusting relationships and creating a calm, home-like environment, you help youth feel secure, supported, and ready to work toward permanency and stability. This role is especially critical during evening and overnight hours, when consistency, responsiveness, and thoughtful intervention can make a meaningful difference in a young person’s sense of safety and well-being. What We Offer: Competitive salary Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs. Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service. Employee assistance plan. Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours. 12.5 paid holidays annually. Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel. Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field preferred.
Relevant experience working with youth with emotional or behavioral challenges may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with youth.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of youth and residential settings.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn and apply crisis de-escalation and passive restraint techniques.
Commitment to following individualized treatment plans, supervision guidance, and agency policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct instruction or therapeutic services to youth with challenging behaviors (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide overnight and evening supervision in a residential home for youth with significant emotional and behavioral needs.
Identify potential risk situations and use de-escalation strategies to support youth safely.
Implement individualized behavior and crisis plans consistently and compassionately.
Provide supportive counseling and therapeutic interventions during nighttime hours as needed.
Maintain familiarity with each youth’s needs, triggers, and goals to support effective intervention.
Complete required documentation each shift, including logs, medication entries, point sheets, timesheets, and assigned paperwork.
Maintain a collaborative, team-based approach with coworkers, consultants, and supervisors.
Ensure the physical safety of youth and others in the home.
Participate in required trainings and follow supervision directives and agency policies.
Provide transportation for youth as assigned, using a personal vehicle when required.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support youth and program needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance – WCMHS covers 82.5 – 92% of premium costs.
Matching 403(b) – match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service.
Employee assistance plan.
Generous sick and vacation accruals.
Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days’ vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.
12.5 paid holidays annually.
Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel.
Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community
paid time off
employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances
a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match
educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment