Overnight Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Treatment Centers offers residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens aged 12-17 struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavioral issues. They provide a unique, home-like setting focused on positivity and personal growth, aiming to equip teens for change. The organization is dedicated to clinical excellence and fostering a supportive community. This role involves ensuring the safety and supervision of clients in a 6-bed residential treatment center. Overnight counselors must remain awake throughout the night to maintain client safety, perform light cleaning duties, and conduct inventory checks. The ideal candidate is dedicated, patient, and a reliable team player, with opportunities for training and career advancement.
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
- Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed
Nice To Haves
- College coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous overnight shift experience preferred
- 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 needs 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 (Full Time Hires Only)
- Dental Insurance (Full Time Hires Only)
- 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)
- Great Place to Work certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
