Eating Disorder Residential Milieu Counselor

LGTC Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LGTC Group seeks compassionate counselors to join its eating disorder residential facilities in San Jose and Los Gatos. We support adolescents (12–17) and adults (18–59) on their recovery journey, providing crisis support, group sessions, and modeling healthy eating behaviors.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or related fields, experience with adolescents, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or other relevant fields preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Typing and documentation proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to work a weekend day on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all clients.
• Lead therapeutic groups for clients.
• Sit with clients during meals and snacks to provide support and model healthy eating behaviors.
• Prepare meals and snacks, follow proper food hygiene protocols.
• Assist with cleaning as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

ED knowledge

Time management

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social work or related field

Job description

About LGTC Group

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated counselors to join LGTC's eating disorder residential facility in San Jose and in Los Gatos. This role is essential in providing support and guidance to our adolescent (12–17-year-old) clients in San Jose or adult (18-59-year-old) clients on their journey to recovery. Milieu Counselors can become part of the client’s major support system, and as such, derive great satisfaction from making a powerful difference in their lives. Counselors manage crisis situations such as food refusal, emotional breakdowns, and more. Counselors are empowered to be creative in their approach as personal strengths, skills and passions (e.g. yoga, art, hobbies…) may be integrated into our program.

We have on-call positions open at both the adolescent and adult facilities. We have a full-time opening at the Cambrian location that requires the ability to work Saturday PM (3-11:30pm). The ability to work one weekend day is required, and we are looking for applicants who can commit to a set schedule for at least six months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all clients
• Lead therapeutic groups for clients
• Sit meals and snacks with clients to provide support and model appropriate eating behaviors
• Prep meals and snacks, follow proper food hygiene protocols
• Cleaning as needed
• Crisis de-escalation and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (psychology, sociology, social work, or other relevant fields preferred)
• Experience working with adolescents
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Typing and documentation proficiency
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to work a weekend day on a weekly basis

Desired Qualifications:

• Background in residential treatment centers
• Experience in counseling or working with individuals with different mental health disorders
• Knowledge of eating disorders
• CPR/BLS certification

Skills:

• Empathy and active listening
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of eating disorders and treatment modalities
• Organizational and time management skills
• Cultural competence and sensitivity

We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with eating disorders. Join us in providing hope and healing in a supportive environment.