Impactful Adolescent Behavioral Health Counselor (FT)

Daniel Memorial; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Memorial is seeking a Residential Counselor (Behavioral Health) for a full-time position in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on providing care and treatment per the client’s treatment plan for adolescent clients within a psychiatric health setting.

Responsibilities include implementing daily living activities, maintaining hygiene and environment, setting limits, accompanying clients to activities, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• AA degree required with at least 1 year experience with at-risk children / mental health experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements activities of daily living and maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Maintains clients’ personal hygiene and adheres to infection control procedures.
• Effectively sets limits with clients appropriate to the situation.
• Escorts clients to activities or appointments on or off campus.
• Coaches recreational activities to encourage client participation.
• Ensures documentation in client files, group logs and weekly summaries is accurate and timely.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

AA degree

Job description

Daniel Memorial is seeking a Residential Counselor (Behavioral Health) for a full-time position in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on providing care and treatment per the client’s treatment plan for adolescent clients within a psychiatric health setting.

Responsibilities include implementing daily living activities, maintaining hygiene and environment, setting limits, accompanying clients to activities, and ensuring accurate documentation.