Overnight Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time

Evolve Treatment Centers•Ventura, CA

24d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

About Evolve Treatment Centers: Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home. We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day. Job Summary: In this role, the Overnight Residential Counselor will be responsible for the safety and supervision of the clients at one of our 6-bed residential treatment centers. Overnight counselors are required to stay awake all night to ensure the safety of all clients. Small chores to keep the treatment center clean, and inventory checks are also part of the position. The ideal candidate is dedicated patient, and a reliable team player. This position offers training, competitive pay, and room for growth. As an OVN you will be a critical health worker, and so could be exposed to COVID, or on occasion work with clients with COVID. Evolve follows all state and local requirements regarding PPE and has strict guidelines for a safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
Must be able to stay awake all night; previous overnight shift experience preferred
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have at least 6-9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse
Have 6-9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting
All schedules require at least 1 weekend shift
Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.
Possess a valid California driver’s license.
Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed

Nice To Haves

Previous work or volunteer experience with teens or working in a group home (teens or adults)

Responsibilities

Be awake, alert, and active for the entire duration of the night shift (10pm-6am)
Ensure clients are in bed all night and be able to provide line of sight of clients at all times
check on the clients every 15 minutes
Walk through the facility and do a maintenance check
Assist with inventory check and notify the facility manager of anything that need attention
Document all shift activity in KIPU
Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility
Attend and participate in monthly Treatment Team Meetings

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.
Retirement Planning
Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays (if working on a holiday) and paid sick days.
Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work!