Full-Time 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 program, serving youth aged 12-17 dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms in a 24/7 inpatient involuntary program with a 16-bed facility. The role involves providing intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans, including admission, engagement, learning, stabilization, and linkage to resources and aftercare.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required for YCI.
- Associate degree required for YCII.
- One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising, protecting, and caring for adolescent clients both individually and in group settings while ensuring a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
- Assisted adolescents in developing self-help skills related to eating, personal hygiene, grooming, positive behaviors, peer interactions, and participation in planned activities.
- Provided day-to-day supervision and care, including support with activities of daily living, personal care needs, educational activities, and recreational programming.
- Modeled and reinforced positive youth development and behavioral self-management through encouragement, praise, active engagement, and the use of behavioral incentive systems.
- Conducted and assisted with both large and small group activities, encouraging appropriate behavior, fostering social development, and providing constructive feedback to support clients' growth and success.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Ample vacation and holiday pay.
- 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).
- 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
