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. The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager and Shift Lead; some tasks are accomplished independently. 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. Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system. Encourages 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. Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges. Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988. Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS). Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), 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.
- 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.
- Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
- Encourages 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
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
