Interim Youth Counselor

About the Role

The Youth Counselor has the primary responsibility for supervising and caring for adolescent clients in individual and group settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assists adolescents with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, social interactions, and positive behavior development.
• Provides support with daily activities, school responsibilities, and therapeutic programs while encouraging appropriate behavior and participation.
• Leads and assists with group activities.
• Maintains accurate documentation of daily activities and behaviors.
• Participates in shift meetings and treatment team meetings to support quality care and communication.

Qualifications

Youth Counselor I: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have one year of experience with children or adults with serious mental health needs. Inpatient experience is preferred.

Youth Counselor II / Youth Counselor IV: High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) plus three years of experience with children/adults with serious mental health needs; OR an associate's degree plus one year of experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus six months of experience.

Division Overview

• Population Served: Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Facility & Setting: 16-bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
• Clinical Services: Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
• Length of stay: 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Generous time off with 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.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $27.01 - $31.06 per hour
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:00pm–6:30am
• Location: Bakersfield, CA