Behavioral Health Counselor RTC: 3rd Shift

Alexander-Youth-Network; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Youth Network is seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to support children's mental health in a treatment environment. The role involves providing, coordinating, and monitoring direct care activities aligned with the agency's Model of Care in Greensboro, NC.

The position emphasizes direct interventions, crisis monitoring, and collaboration with therapeutic and medical staff to maintain client well-being. A commitment to compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• B.A./B.S. in a related human service field is preferred.
• Four years of experience in Mental Health is preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and address various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and monitor a variety of direct care activities for the clients in our treatment environment.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate therapeutic activities consistent with the agency's Model of Care.
• Offer appropriate interventions to assist in maintaining consumer baseline behaviors.
• Provide continuous monitoring of clients in crisis and report behaviors to therapeutic and medical staff.
• Participate in 1 to 1 monitoring of clients when deemed appropriate.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic activities

Client monitoring

Education

High school diploma

B.A./B.S. in related human service field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health CounselorAre you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.Get to know AlexanderAlexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being and much more.What You'll Do:Provide, coordinate, and monitor a variety of direct care activities for the clients in our treatment environment. Develop, implement, and facilitate therapeutic activities consistent with the agency's Model of Care. You'll offer appropriate interventions to assist in maintaining consumer baseline behaviors. You will provide continuous monitoring of clients in crisis and report behaviors to therapeutic and medical staff. You will also participate in 1 to 1 monitoring of clients when deemed appropriate.A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma is required.B.A./B.S. in a related human service field is preferred.Four years of experience in Mental Health is preferred.Ability to solve practical problems and address various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.