Residential Counselor - Full Time / Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

About Evolve Treatment Centers :

Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.

We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day.

Job Summary :

Evolve Treatment Centers is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselor to join our team at one of our 6-bed teen residential treatment centers!

This position involves providing supervision to up to 6 six adolescents who are in residential treatment for 30-60 days for issues related to mental health and substance abuse. Residential Counselors support clients in their daily activities and facilitate groups with our clients. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. This is a great position for someone who may be interested in going back to school to pursue a degree in the mental health or social services field.

The ideal candidate is experienced, dedicated, and excited about working with teens with mental health and substance abuse issues. We are looking for someone who is flexible and willing to adjust to the ever-changing nature of residential treatment. Residential Counselors must be patient, resilient, reliable team players, and must know how to maintain appropriate boundaries.

As an RC you will be a critical health worker, and so could be exposed to COVID, or on occasion work with clients with COVID. Evolve follows all state and local requirements regarding PPE and has strict guidelines for a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide one-to-one support and supervision to clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Establish positive and nurturing relationships with the clients, within professional boundaries, in accordance with the policies and procedures
• Maintain vigilance and awareness of the milieu while monitoring the behavior, activities, and safety of the clients
• Engage in activities with the clients, such as, hikes, equine therapy, surf therapy, and fitness groups
• Create a constructive therapeutic community in accordance with the Center’s polices
• Conduct and facilitate psycho-education groups and recreational activities
• Perform crisis management and interventions as necessary
• Demonstrate model behaviors
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all shift activities
• Oversee and participate in meal-times and assist clients with life skills (i.e. laundry, dishes, and making bed)

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range :

Target Starting Hourly Rate

Benefits for Full Time Hires Only :

Benefits for Full Time or Part Time Hires :

Equal Opportunity Employer : Evolve Treatment Centers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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