Residential Counselor - Autism Program
About The Position
Evolve Treatment Centers is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselor to join our team. This position involves providing supervision to up to 6 autistic 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 experienced, dedicated, and excited about working with teens with mental health and substance abuse issues. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to adjust to the ever-changing nature of residential treatment. Residential Counselors must be patient, 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 autistic teens preferred
- Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support and supervision to autistic clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
- Establish positive and nurturing relationships with the clients, within professional boundaries, in accordance with the policies and procedures
- Maintain vigilance and awareness of the milieu while monitoring the behavior, activities, and safety of the clients
- Engage in activities with the clients, such as, hikes, equine therapy, surf therapy, and fitness groups
- Create a constructive therapeutic community in accordance with the Center’s polices
- Conduct and facilitate psycho-education groups and recreational activities
- Perform crisis management and interventions as necessary
- Demonstrate model behaviors
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all shift activities
- Oversee and participate in meal-times and assist clients with life skills (i.e. laundry, dishes, and making bed)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Bereavement time off
- Time off for religious observances
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Planning
- Quarterly continued education
- Ongoing training
- Professional development courses
- Free Meals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
