Overnight Residential Counselor – Full Time/Part Time

Evolve Treatment Centers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Planning

Professional Training

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health seeks reliable Overnight Residential Counselors to join our ongoing 6-bed teen residential centers in the San Fernando Valley. We have full-time and part-time openings in Tarzana, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and Woodland Hills, serving teens aged 12–17 with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges.

The role requires overnight supervision from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, staying awake, conducting wellness checks every 15 minutes, and documenting activity

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.
• Pass LiveScan background checks and state/federal background checks; child abuse index checks.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Remain awake, alert, and engaged throughout the full overnight shift (10:00 PM — 6:00 AM).
• Ensure clients remain in their rooms overnight.
• Conduct wellness checks on clients every 15 minutes.
• Complete regular walkthroughs of the facility, including safety and maintenance checks.
• Assist with inventory checks and administrative tasks.
• Document all shift activity in electronic medical records.
• Support cleanliness and upkeep of the facility during the overnight shift.

Skills

Stay awake overnight

Dependable

Patient

Engaged & alert at night

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s preferred

Job description

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is looking for reliable and compassionate Overnight Residential Counselors to join our teams at our 6-bed teen residential treatment centers across the San Fernando Valley.

We currently have full-time and part-time openings in Tarzana, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and Woodland Hills.

At Evolve, we support adolescents ages 12–17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Overnight Residential Counselors play a key role in providing support and supervision for teens during their 45–60 day residential treatment stay.

This role involves overnight supervision and care for up to six adolescents, with a strong focus on safety and supervision. Overnight staff are required to remain awake throughout the shift. Additional responsibilities include light housekeeping, inventory checks, documentation, and other administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and able to stay engaged and alert throughout the night. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of teens and want to be part of a supportive and mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remain awake, alert, and engaged throughout the full overnight shift (10:00 PM — 6:00 AM)
• Ensure clients remain in their rooms overnight
• Conduct wellness checks on clients every 15 minutes
• Complete regular walkthroughs of the facility, including basic safety and maintenance checks
• Assist with inventory checks and administrative tasks
• Accurately document all shift activity in electronic medical records
• Support overall cleanliness and upkeep of the facility during the overnight shift

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 at least 6-9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse
• Have 6-9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting
• All schedules require at least 1 weekend shift
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license.
• As an OVN you will be a critical health worker, and so could be exposed to COVID, or on occasion work with clients with COVID. Evolve follows all state and local requirements regarding PPE and has strict guidelines for a safe work environment

Benefits for Full Time Hires Only:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.
• Retirement Planning

Benefits for Full Time or Part Time Hires:

• Professional Training – We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
• Paid Time Off – We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays (if working on a holiday) and paid sick days.
• Free Meals — Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
• Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work!

Pay Range:

$21.00 – $27.00 Hourly (future earning potential)

Target Starting Hourly Rate:

$21.00

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Evolve Treatment Centers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.