Residential Care Counselor
Core
Provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children in a residential treatment setting while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
Role type
Residential Care Counselor (Direct Care)
Builds
Therapeutic residential programs for children with emotional or behavioral health needs
Domain
Healthcare / Child Welfare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, behavioral management, daily living support, treatment plan implementation, documentation, therapeutic relationship building
Preferred skills
Knowledge of child development, culturally responsive care, experience with adolescents
Responsibilities
Ensure safety and supervision of assigned children, maintain a structured residential environment, support daily living activities and hygiene, respond to behavioral challenges and crises, document observations and progress, participate in team meetings and admissions, organize therapeutic and recreational activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC