Residential Counselor - Autism Program
About The Position
Evolve Treatment Centers is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselor for its new autism program, a six-bed residential treatment center for autistic teens ages 12 to 17. The program serves adolescents receiving 45- to 60-day residential treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues. The counselor provides supervision and support for up to six clients, helps them with daily activities, and facilitates groups. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on teens and their families and may suit someone considering further study in mental health or social services. The ideal candidate is dedicated, flexible, patient, resilient, reliable, able to work as part of a team, and able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. The role involves adapting to the changing demands of residential treatment. Schedules require working at least one weekend shift. The pay range is $21.00–$27.00 per hour, with a target starting rate of $21.00 per hour. Benefits vary by employment status. Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays and sick days; bereavement and religious-observance leave; flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts; an employee assistance program; and retirement planning. Full-time and part-time employees are offered professional training and development, paid time off, and free meals at residential treatment centers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 21 years old.
- Must work at least one weekend shift.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework or a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience working with autistic teens.
- Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one support and supervision to autistic clients experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries and following policies and procedures.
- Monitor the milieu, including clients’ behavior, activities, and safety.
- Engage clients in activities such as hikes, equine therapy, surf therapy, and fitness groups.
- Help create a constructive therapeutic community in accordance with center policies.
- Conduct and facilitate psycho-education groups and recreational activities.
- Perform crisis management and interventions as needed.
- Model appropriate behaviors.
- Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of shift activities.
- Oversee and participate in mealtimes and help clients with life skills such as laundry, dishes, and making their beds.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Flexible paid time off, accruing from the date of hire.
- Paid holidays and paid sick days.
- Time off for bereavement and religious observances for full-time employees.
- Flexible spending accounts and healthcare savings accounts for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time employees.
- Retirement planning for full-time employees.
- Quarterly continuing education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for full-time and part-time employees.
- Free meals for employees working at residential treatment centers.
- Paid holidays for full-time or part-time employees when working on a holiday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
