Night Shift Adolescent Residential Counselor Growth&Impact

Skyland Trail; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential program in Atlanta, seeks an Adolescent Residential Counselor for the 11:00 pm–7:30 am shift at the Adolescent Campus in Chamblee, GA.

You will supervise and support adolescents, document behavior and progress, and coordinate with the clinical team to maintain safety and quality care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred; CPI certification and crisis skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field, and/or 2 years of clinical experience in mental health.
• Preferred: Master's degree in related field (Counseling, Psychology, Social Work).
• Licensed Clinician or license-eligible clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to clients in the Adolescent Program.
• Monitor and document clients' behavior, location, progress and communicate needs to clinical team.
• Provide shift change summaries to Director of Residential Services and incoming staff.
• Document information re: resiliency goals and progress on shift change reports.
• Complete Activities of Daily Living assessments and include in wellness plans.
• Instruct clients in daily living, interpersonal, and socialization skills.
• Complete incident reports per policies and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist in crisis situations according to crisis protocol and plan.
• Maintain compliance with accrediting/licensing standards for the facility.
• Respond to phone when away from the office; assist in supplies and logistics as needed.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care and customer service to clients and families.

Skills

CPI Certification

Crisis management

Group development

Customer service

Emergency procedures

Clinical documentation

Adolescent experience

Driving history

Adolescent development

Therapy modalities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Skyland Trail, a nonprofit mental health residential program in Atlanta, seeks an Adolescent Residential Counselor for the 11:00 pm–7:30 am shift at the Adolescent Campus in Chamblee, GA.

You will supervise and support adolescents, document behavior and progress, and coordinate with the clinical team to maintain safety and quality care. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred; CPI certification and crisis skills are a plus.