Role OverviewResidential Treatment Counselors will provide treatment, care, and assistance of children in a unit of a residential behavioral healthcare treatment program serving children ages 5-13. They will actively supervise and help children with all daily living activities, implement the agency CARE philosophy, approved behavioral intervention and support system and Individual Treatment Plans, recreational and educational opportunities and maintain the therapeutic structure and organization of the unit.
What You Will Do
Supervise and assist children in all daily living activities, serve as a positive role model, escort children, exercise sound and therapeutic judgment, use therapeutic communication, accurately assess behavior, and perform other duties as assigned.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate to severely emotionally disabled children, demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, and assess problem situations and apply the most effective yet least restrictive intervention within established therapeutic goals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 1 year experience with children or special populations
- Certification/Licensure: RCYCP required within 6 months of employment
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Tuition Advancement
- Paid Parental Leave
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