Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is hiring Residential Counselors for its six-bed teen residential treatment centers in Calabasas, Agoura, and Woodland Hills. The Woodland Hills program specializes in serving autistic teens experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues. The centers serve adolescents ages 12 to 17, typically for 45–60 days of residential treatment. Residential Counselors provide supervision and support to up to six adolescents, assist with daily activities, and facilitate groups. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on teens and their families and may be suitable for someone interested in pursuing further education in mental health or social services. Candidates should be patient, dedicated, flexible, resilient, reliable team players who can maintain appropriate boundaries. The role may involve exposure to COVID-19. Evolve follows applicable state and local PPE requirements and maintains safety guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- All schedules require working at least one weekend shift.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework or a bachelor's degree.
- Experience working with teens.
- Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support and supervision to teens experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Help create a safe, supportive, high-energy environment where teens can grow and feel seen.
- Participate in experiential activities such as hiking, surf therapy, equine therapy, and fitness groups.
- Lead psychoeducation groups and recreational activities.
- Support client safety, emotional well-being, and group dynamics.
- Respond calmly, confidently, and compassionately during challenging moments or crises.
- Model healthy communication, accountability, emotional regulation, and self-care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of shift activities and client updates.
- Help teens build independence through everyday life skills, including cooking, laundry, cleaning, dishes, and maintaining personal spaces.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full-time hires.
- Dental and vision insurance for full-time hires.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) for full-time hires.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time hires.
- Retirement planning for full-time hires.
- Quarterly continuing education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for full-time and part-time hires.
- Paid time off, accruing immediately upon hire, for full-time and part-time hires.
- Paid holidays when working on a holiday and paid sick days for full-time and part-time hires.
- Free meals for employees working at Residential Treatment Centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
