Residential Counselor

NFI North; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Paid time off

4-day work week (10-hour days)

Job summary

NFI North is seeking a Direct Care Counselor/Behavioral Health Professional for Bridge Crossing, our residential program serving youth ages 5-14 in a K-8 school setting. You will help maintain a safe, structured environment and support learning and daily activities.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or 90 college credits in human services or related fields and have experience with youth in residential or day treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 90 college credits in human services, social work, psychology, sociology, early childhood education or equivalent.
• Strong listening and communication skills are required.
• Creative mindset and the ability to engage youth effectively.
• Positive team dynamics and collaboration with staff are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for youth.
• Assist with learning and daily activities in a school-based setting.
• Provide direct supervision and engagement of participants.
• Perform crisis intervention and complete related documentation.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / 90 college credits in human services or related field

Job description

At NFI North, we strive to create a world where mental and behavioral health services are readily accessible for everyone creating A Place to Belong. NFI North provides mental health and behavioral support services to people facing life challenges. We design diverse and innovative programs that provide a high level of structure within communities of care when a person or family is in need. Our goal is for people to grow, have hope, thrive in their community and feel like they belong.

Have you ever thought about making a difference in the life of a child? Are you a strong decision maker that likes learning new strategies in the field of mental health? Do you like working with people, doing something different every day?

Bridge Crossing has an immediate opening for Direct Care Counselor/Behavioral Health Professional in our residential treatment program serving youth ages 5-14 in a K-8 school setting. Counselors are responsible for day-to-day operations including: maintaining a safe and supportive environment, assist with learning, direct supervision and engagement of participants. Tasks include crisis intervention and all related documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree/minimum 90 college credits in human services, social work, psychology, sociology, early childhood education or equivalent, plus experience working with youth in a residential or day treatment setting. Strong listening skills and creative mindset are needed. Great communication skills are necessary as this position requires positive team dynamics.

NFI North offers comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage. Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation, sick time and 11 paid holidays. We also offer a 4-day work week (10-hour days), tuition reimbursement, retirement match, company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability and much more! In addition to excellent training, we offer supportive environments that allow for creativity, a sense of empowerment and opportunities for advancement.

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