Residential Counselor (1st Shift)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Three Rivers Midlands seeks a dynamic Full-time Residential Counselor for a behavioral health facility serving children and adolescents ages 6-21. The RC works with the residential and clinical team to implement the master treatment plan and daily schedule, assists nurses in psychiatric and physical care, and maintains therapeutic boundaries with residents.

This day shift, 7:00am–3:30pm with rotating weekends, includes one mandatory stay shift per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required but strongly prefer a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of direct care experience working with adolescents and children in a Residential Treatment Facility, educational or juvenile setting.
• Valid SC Drivers License preferred
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management

Responsibilities

• The Residential Counselor works closely with all members of the residential and clinical treatment team and ensures the resident program schedule and master treatment plan are carried out as planned.
• Performs duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical care of residents and maintains appropriate boundaries.
• Interacts closely with residents to stay engaged in daily activities and events throughout the treatment day.
• Maintains a therapeutic manner when interacting with residents and supports other staff in boundary maintenance.

Skills

Direct care experience

Therapeutic relationships

Boundary setting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Midlands is seeking a dynamic & talented Full-time Residential Counselor

Three Rivers Midlands is a comprehensive behavioral health facility treating children and adolescents through residential and Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBH). We treat males and females ages 6-21 for a wide spectrum of psychiatric issues, addictive behaviors, and chemical dependency related illnesses.

http://threeriversmidlands.org /

The Residential Counselor Key Responsibilities include: The Residential Counselor (RC) works closely with all members of the residential and clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of assuring that the resident program schedule and resident master treatment plan (MTP) are carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of residents in accordance with established methods and procedures of the facility. Interacts closely with residents remaining engaged in the various activities and events that residents experience throughout the treatment day. Interacts with residents in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

This is a Full Time Day Position, 7:00am – 3:30pm with rotating weekends. Full-time RCs are assigned (01) one Mandatory Stay shift per week.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High school diploma required but strongly prefer a Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of direct care experience working with adolescents and children in a Residential Treatment Facility, educational or juvenile setting.
• Valid SC Drivers License preferred
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.