Overnight Residential Counselor - Part Time

Company: Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: April 20, 2024

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: In this role, the Overnight Residential Counselor will be responsible for the safety and supervision of the clients at one of our 6-bed residential treatment centers. Overnight counselors are required to stay awake all night to ensure the safety of all clients. Small chores to keep the treatment center clean, and inventory checks are also part of the position. The ideal candidate is dedicated patient, and a reliable team player. This position offers training, competitive pay, and room for growth.


Key Responsibilities:

• Be awake, alert, and active for the entire duration of the night shift (10pm-6am)
• Ensure clients are in bed all night and be able to provide line of sight of clients at all times
• check on the clients every 15 minutes
• Walk through the facility and do a maintenance check
• Assist with inventory check and notify the facility manager of anything that need attention
• Document all shift activity in KIPU
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility
• Attend and participate in monthly Treatment Team Meetings
  Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor's degree preferred
  • Must be able to stay awake all night; previous overnight shift experience preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must have at least 6-9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse
  • Have 6-9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting
  • All schedules require at least 1 weekend shift
  • Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.
  • Possess a valid California driver's license.
  • Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Previous work or volunteer experience with teens or working in a group home (teens or adults)
      Pay Range:
      • $21 - $26 hourly (future earning potential)
        Benefits:
        • Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees. We provideclinical supervision and have helped hundreds of associate therapists successfully complete the licensure process. We offer free CEU and training events, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training, DBT training, and more.
        • Free Meals- Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
        • Remote Work/Flexible Schedules - Eligible positions only* We understand the value of providing our eligible employees with the option for remote work and flexible schedules. These arrangements can enhance work-life balance and contribute to our teams overall well-being.
          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.
          
          

Keywords: Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health, Chula Vista , Overnight Residential Counselor - Part Time, Other , Encinitas, California