Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time
About The Position
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking a Residential Counselor for its Ojai team at a six-bed adolescent residential treatment center. The center serves adolescents ages 12 to 17 who are experiencing mental health, substance abuse, or behavioral issues. Clients typically stay in residential treatment for 45 to 60 days. Residential Counselors supervise and support up to six adolescents, assist with daily activities, and facilitate groups. The role is challenging and rewarding, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on teens and their families. The ideal candidate is patient, dedicated, enthusiastic about working with teens, and flexible in response to the changing needs of residential treatment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be available to work at least one weekend shift; all schedules require this.
- Ability to follow applicable PPE requirements and workplace safety guidelines, with potential exposure to COVID or occasional work with clients who have COVID.
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 environment where teens can grow and feel seen.
- Participate with clients in experiential activities, including hiking, surf therapy, equine therapy, fitness groups, and other therapeutic experiences.
- Lead psychoeducation groups and recreational activities.
- Proactively 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.
- Support teens in developing independence through everyday life skills, including cooking, laundry, cleaning, doing dishes, and maintaining personal spaces.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for full-time hires only.
- Flexible paid time off for full-time hires only; PTO accrual begins immediately upon hire.
- Paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances for full-time hires only.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) for full-time hires only.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time hires only.
- Retirement planning for full-time hires only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
