Youth Counselor
Stars Behavioral Health Group
Summary
The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager and Shift Lead; some tasks are accomplished independently.
Job description
Job Overview
The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager and Shift Lead; some tasks are accomplished independently.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, ensure safety and care for children individually, while in school and in groups.
- Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene, and grooming, handling individual problems and other activities.
- Model and support positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system.
- Encourage adolescents' interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to adolescents on appropriate behavior.
- Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required.
- Note children's progress in daily progress notes.
Division & Program Overview
- Population Served: A comprehensive mental health inpatient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12-17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
- Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
- Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
- Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or Two (2) years' experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults
- OR BA/BS Degree
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- On-the-job Training
- Paid CEU Opportunities
- 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.