Youth Counselor
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This is a Full-Time Youth Counselor position within the Fresno PHF Youth Psychiatric Inpatient program. The program is a 24/7 inpatient involuntary program with a 16-bed facility for youth (ages 12-17) dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms. It offers intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans and is available for contracting Central Valley counties. The program moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
Requirements
- YCI: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
- YCII: Associate degree required.
- One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
- Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
- Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, protect, and care for adolescent clients individually and in groups.
- Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene and grooming, positive behaviors, social interactions with peers, and planned group activities.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and care of children, including assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, planned activities, and school.
- Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
- Conducts or assists both large and small activity groups.
- Assist adolescents in both large and small activity groups, encouraging appropriate behavior and providing feedback to adolescents.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
