PT to FT Counselor (Residential)

TLC • Monroe, NC

3d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor supports clients at Monroe Residential Treatment Facilities by providing day-to-day guidance and encouragement aligned with each client’s treatment plan. The role includes facilitating therapeutic groups and Meal Support Therapy (MST), modeling appropriate professional behavior and healthy dietary behaviors, and contributing to a welcoming, clean, and organized treatment environment. The position is on site and has a schedule that mixes morning and evening hours between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with one required weekend day shift per week. The position is described as part-time to full-time.

Training in eating disorder care is provided. Ongoing continuing education and supervision opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of experience with behavioral health.
• Valid and active North Carolina driver’s license.
• Availability for a mix of morning and evening shifts between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM, including one required weekend day shift per week.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience in an eating disorder setting or group home is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication, and professional behavior in a warm and supportive manner.
• Provide consistent day-to-day guidance and encouragement in alignment with therapeutic goals and each client’s treatment plan.
• Facilitate and actively engage clients in therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education, and life skills development.
• Facilitate Meal Support Therapy (MST) and assist in establishing proper eating habits; comprehensive training is provided.
• Communicate relevant observations and client progress with the treatment team to support coordinated, client-centered care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information and program-related matters.
• Participate in mealtimes with clients to model healthy dietary behaviors and support a positive eating environment.
• Keep the treatment environment welcoming, clean, and organized.
• Attend required trainings, educational sessions, and staff development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals and client care.

Benefits

• 401(k) after 12 months
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Eating disorder training is provided, with ongoing continuing education and supervision opportunities available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level