Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our teams at our 6-bed teen residential treatment centers in the San Fernando Valley! We have locations in Calabasas, Agoura, and Woodland Hills and currently have both full and part time roles available. Our Woodland Hills program is a 6 bed autism specialty program treating autistic teens struggling with mental health and substances abuse issues. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Residential Counselors provide supervision and support to up to six adolescents who are in residential treatment for 45-60 days for issues related to mental health and substance abuse. Residential Counselors support clients in their daily activities and facilitate groups with our clients. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. This is a great position for someone who may be interested in going back to school to pursue a degree in the mental health or social services field. The ideal candidate is patient, dedicated, and excited about working with teens. Residential Counselors must be flexible, resilient, reliable team players, and must know how to maintain appropriate boundaries.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- All schedules require working at least 1 weekend shift
Nice To Haves
- college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working with teens preferred
- Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support and supervision to teens struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
- Help create a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment where teens can grow and feel seen
- Join clients in experiential activities like hiking, surf therapy, equine therapy, fitness groups, and other fun therapeutic experiences
- Lead engaging psychoeducation groups and recreational activities
- Stay proactive in supporting client safety, emotional well-being, and overall group dynamics
- Respond calmly, confidently, and compassionately during challenging moments or crises
- Model healthy communication, accountability, emotional regulation, and self-care
- Keep accurate documentation of shift activities and client updates
- Support teens in building independence through everyday life skills like cooking, laundry, cleaning, dishes, and maintaining personal spaces
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
