Part-Time Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Bakersfield, CA

7d•Onsite

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. Population Served (Capacity): Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms. Facility & Setting: 16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility. Clinical Services (Core): Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare. Length of stay: Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed. Skills & Services: Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
1 year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents preferred.

Nice To Haves

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Responsibilities

Supervising and caring for adolescent clients in individual and group settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Assisting adolescents with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, social interactions, and positive behavior development.
Providing support with daily activities, school responsibilities, and therapeutic programs while encouraging appropriate behavior and participation.
Leading and assisting with group activities.
Maintaining accurate documentation of daily activities and behaviors.
Participating in shift meetings and treatment team meetings to support quality care and communication.