Adolescent Habilitation Counselor — Empower Youth Skills

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in West Chester, PA is seeking an Adolescent Habilitation Counselor to help youths aged 6–21 with IDD and behavioral/mental health needs. The role focuses on building social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self-help skills with structure and safety.

Shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm or 2:00pm–10:00pm; full-time or part-time schedules available. A Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field is required, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
• Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
• Experience with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex PTSD, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and proficient communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.
• Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.
• Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
• Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives with the clinical team to support each person’s development.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

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EHR

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Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree

Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in West Chester, PA is seeking an Adolescent Habilitation Counselor to help youths aged 6–21 with IDD and behavioral/mental health needs. The role focuses on building social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self-help skills with structure and safety.

Shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm or 2:00pm–10:00pm; full-time or part-time schedules available. A Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field is required, with a valid driver’s license.