On-Call Youth Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Summary
The Youth Counselor has the primary responsibility for supervising and caring for adolescent clients in individual and group settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Job description
- Assists adolescents with daily living skills, including eating, personal hygiene, grooming, social interactions, and positive behavior development.
- Provides support with daily activities, school responsibilities, and therapeutic programs while encouraging appropriate behavior and participation.
- Leads and assists with group activities, maintains accurate documentation of daily activities and behaviors, and participates in shift meetings and treatment team meetings to support quality care and communication.
Division/Program Overview
- Population Served: Children/Youth (ages 5-17), dealing with acute psychiatric symptoms.
- Facility & Setting: 16 bed facility, inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility.
- Clinical Services: Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare.
- Length of stay: Length of stay is typically up to 72 hours. Stay may be extended, if additional evaluation or treatment is needed.
- Skills & Services: Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must have one year of experience with children or adults with serious mental health needs.
- Inpatient experience is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) plus three years of experience with children/adults with serious mental health needs; OR an associate's degree plus one year of experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus six months of experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Development Programs
- BBS Supervision
Company overview
Stars Behavioral Health Group is a prominent mental health care provider specializing in comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals and communities. The organization focuses on delivering evidence-based treatment programs for various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. With a patient-centered approach, Stars Behavioral Health Group offers a continuum of care that includes outpatient services, intensive treatment programs, crisis intervention, and community-based support services. The organization is committed to improving mental health outcomes through innovative therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive services. Operating primarily in California, Stars Behavioral Health Group collaborates with healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to expand access to quality mental health care. Their services encompass individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to support recovery and promote mental wellness across diverse populations.