Behavioral Health Counselor - RTC Full Time

Alexander Youth Network; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Paid time off

Comprehensive health plan

Job summary

Alexander Youth Network in Greensboro, North Carolina, is looking for a Behavioral Health Counselor who is passionate about helping children overcome mental health challenges. In this role, you'll provide direct care and coordinate therapeutic activities in a supportive team environment.

The position requires a high school diploma, with a preference for candidates holding a B.A./B.S. in a related field and four years of mental health experience. Enjoy a range of benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and monitor direct care activities for clients.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic activities.
• Monitor clients in crisis and report behaviors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret instructions

Education

High school diploma

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

Job description

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Counselor

Are 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.

Alexander 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, and 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.