Youth Counselor
About The Position
The Youth Counselor is a treatment team member responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager, and Shift Lead, with some tasks accomplished independently. The Star View Adolescent Center is a comprehensive mental health inpatient residential facility for adolescents aged 12-17, serving up to 60 adolescents statewide. It offers intensive residential services dedicated to clients with serious mental health problems, providing the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988. The facility operates 24/7 and includes programs such as Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility, and Non-Public High School, offering Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or Two (2) years’ experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults.
- OR – BA/BS Degree
Nice To Haves
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day supervision, ensure safety and care for children individually, while in school and in groups.
- Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene, and grooming, handling individual problems and other activities.
- Model and support positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
- Encourage adolescents’ interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to adolescents on appropriate behavior.
- Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required.
- Note children’s progress in daily progress notes.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training
- Paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
