Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our Tarzana team at our 6-bed short-term teen residential treatment programs! Our Tarzana programs specialize in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment approach that helps teens build emotional regulation and coping skills. We work with adolescents ages 12–17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Residential Counselors provide supervision, support, and mentorship to teens during their 45–60 day treatment stay while helping facilitate groups, activities, and daily routines. This role is both challenging and rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of teens and their families. We’re looking for someone who is patient, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-paced residential treatment environment. This is also a great opportunity for anyone considering graduate school or a future career in mental health, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or medicine. Gaining hands-on experience in a DBT-focused residential treatment setting provides valuable clinical exposure and mentorship that can help strengthen applications to graduate and professional programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- All schedules require working at least 1 weekend shift
- As an RC you will be a critical health worker, and so could be exposed to COVID, or on occasion work with clients with COVID. Evolve follows all state and local requirements regarding PPE and has strict guidelines for a safe work environment.
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 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, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance (Full Time Hires Only)
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy (Full Time Hires Only)
- Paid holidays (Full Time Hires Only)
- Paid sick days (Full Time Hires Only)
- Time off for bereavement and religious observances (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 - quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses (Full Time or Part Time Hires)
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy (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 – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef (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
