Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) (Weekends Only)

Wedgwood Christian Services
Grand Rapids, MI
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment Team to provide direct care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescents (ages 12–18).

What You Will Do

Implement individualized treatment plans, create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, and utilize verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to support behavioral regulation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you are passionate about behavioral health, substance use recovery, trauma-informed residential care, 12-Step Model, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

  • At least 20 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
  • Alignment with Wedgwood’s Statement of Faith, vision and values

Benefits

  • 403(b) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Life insurance (up to 2x salary)
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center
  • Tuition discounts through community partnerships
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Beautiful on-campus walking trail
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