Overnight Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking reliable and compassionate Overnight Residential Counselors for their 6-bed teen residential treatment centers in the San Fernando Valley. These centers support adolescents aged 12-17 who are dealing with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. The Overnight Residential Counselor role is crucial for providing support and supervision to teens during their 45-60 day residential treatment stay. This position involves overnight supervision and care for up to six adolescents, with a primary focus on safety and supervision. Staff are required to remain awake throughout the entire shift. Additional duties include light housekeeping, inventory checks, documentation, and other administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should be dependable, patient, and capable of staying engaged and alert throughout the night. Evolve is looking for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of teens and who want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to stay awake all night
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
- previous overnight shift experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Remain awake, alert, and engaged throughout the full overnight shift (10:00 PM – 6:00 AM)
- Ensure clients remain in their rooms overnight
- Conduct wellness checks on clients every 15 minutes
- Complete regular walkthroughs of the facility, including basic safety and maintenance checks
- Assist with inventory checks and administrative tasks
- Accurately document all shift activity in electronic medical records
- Support overall cleanliness and upkeep of the facility during the overnight shift
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Full Time Hires Only)
- Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time Hires Only)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA) (Full Time Hires Only)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Full Time Hires Only)
- Retirement Planning (Full Time Hires Only)
- Professional Training (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
- Paid Time Off (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
- Paid holidays (if working on a holiday) (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
- Paid sick days (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
- Free Meals (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
