Residential Counselor- Lafayette

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselor to join our team at one of our 6-bed teen residential treatment center in Walnut Creek, CA !

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

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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)

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive company van for recreational activities and be able to commute to RTC location
• Must be able to attend weekly Treatment Team meeting on Tuesday from 9am-12pm
• Able to remain calm in a crisis for safety of our clients
• Must have a clean record and be able to pass a CA livescan background check and receive physical and drug clearance.
• Must be able to participate in physical and recreational activities with clients, as well as always provide line of site of clients
• Must provide full attention at all times for client’s safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Some prior experience working in a mental health setting
• Previous crisis management experience
• Previous experience working with teens

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Starting Rate: $24/hr Salary range: $24-$29 an hour (future earning potential)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years old?

Experience:

• working with teens: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location