Residential Care Counselor
Core
Provide 24/7 residential care, safety monitoring, and therapeutic support for emotionally impaired youth in a hospital-based treatment program.
Role type
Residential Care Counselor (IC)
Builds
Therapeutic residential treatment plans and safe daily living environments for children
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Child Welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, Therapeutic limit setting, Behavioral program implementation, Milieu assessment, Documentation, Team collaboration
Preferred skills
Recreation therapy support, Staff development participation
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Handle crisis situations safely, Assist children with daily routines and hygiene, Document observations and treatment plans, Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams, Model therapeutic interactions, Maintain safe environment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC