Nightly Teen Care Counselor (Residential)

Evolve Treatment Centers; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

EAP

Retirement Planning

Professional Training

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Treatment Centers in California is seeking an Overnight Residential Counselor to supervise clients at a 6-bed residential program. The role requires staying awake all night (10pm–6am), ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean, orderly environment.

The position offers paid training, competitive hourly pay, room for growth, and a full benefits package for full-time hires; weekend shifts are required, and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be able to stay awake all night; previous overnight shift experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have 6-9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse.
• 6-9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting.
• All schedules require at least 1 weekend shift.
• Must pass LiveScan background check and federal/state/criminal background checks.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be awake, alert, and active for the entire duration of the night shift (10pm-6am).
• Ensure clients are in bed all night and provide line of sight at all times.
• Check on the clients every 15 minutes.
• Walk through the facility and perform maintenance checks.
• Assist with inventory checks and notify the facility manager of needed attention.
• Document all shift activity in KIPU.
• Help maintain facility cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in monthly Treatment Team Meetings.

Skills

Overnight shift experience

Teen mental health experience

Stay calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Evolve Treatment Centers in California is seeking an Overnight Residential Counselor to supervise clients at a 6-bed residential program. The role requires staying awake all night (10pm–6am), ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean, orderly environment.

The position offers paid training, competitive hourly pay, room for growth, and a full benefits package for full-time hires; weekend shifts are required, and background checks are part of the process.