Youth Counselor

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About the Role

The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of 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, in school, and in groups.
• Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in eating, hygiene, grooming, handling individual problems, and other activities.
• Model and support positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of a behavioral incentive system.
• Encourage adolescents’ interaction and socialization with peers, providing feedback on appropriate behavior.
• Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required.
• Note children’s progress in daily progress notes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or two (2) years’ experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults.
• OR – BA/BS Degree.

Division & Program Overview

Population Served: A comprehensive mental health inpatient 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous time off, including ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional growth opportunities:
  • 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).
• Employee recognition and rewards: a culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

Pay

Starting compensation: $25.00 - $26.50 USD per hour.

Schedule

Friday - Monday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Working location: Torrance, CA

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