Residential Treatment Coordinator
About The Position
The Barry Robinson Center is a premier behavioral health system dedicated to improving the lives of children since 1933, with a special focus on serving military-connected youth. Located on a beautiful campus in Norfolk, Virginia. Home to one of the largest military communities in the world, we provide residential treatment, outpatient services, and foster care to children ages 11–17 whose families serve our nation. We are seeking a full-time Residential Treatment Coordinator to join our mission-driven team. The Treatment Coordinator is a key member of the interdisciplinary leadership team, providing hands-on operational oversight for one 24-bed unit within our 72-bed residential facility, in close collaboration with two additional Treatment Coordinators. This role is primarily focused on day-to-day program operations, including staff supervision, coordination of unit activities, and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Working closely with clinical leadership, the Treatment Coordinator helps translate treatment goals into consistent daily practice, supports direct care staff, and addresses operational needs to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes for residents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field required
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and trauma-informed care principles
- Minimum of two years of experience working with children or adolescents, including at least one year in a residential treatment or similar setting
- Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with engaging parents of youth in care
- Strong familiarity with military culture
- Strong time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a human services–related field preferred
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred, including demonstrated ability to train, coach, and lead teams
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment
- Genuine passion for supporting youth and their families, especially those from military-connected communities.
- Demonstrated ability to live out the organization’s three core team values: Be Kind, Be Competent, and Be Fun.
- Provide leadership to direct care staff, including ongoing coaching and support
- Lead weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
- Participate in and contribute to resident treatment plan reviews
- Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, and performance development of residential staff
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation through strong written and verbal communication
- Collaborate effectively with internal team members, families, referral sources, social workers, and other external partners involved in residents’ care
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the annual program budget, including supplies, allowances, and resident outings
Benefits
- Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid annual leave (Vacation)
- Paid sick leave
- 8 Paid Holidays
- $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
- $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
- PLSF Eligible Non-Profit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
- Employee events and activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual performance reviews
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
