Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Planning

Professional Training

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health seeks passionate Residential Counselors for 6-bed teen residential centers in the San Fernando Valley, with locations in Calabasas, Agoura, and Woodland Hills.

Roles include supervising up to six teens for 45–60 days, leading groups and activities, and supporting daily living skills. This position suits those pursuing a mental health or social services degree, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• All schedules require working at least 1 weekend shift.
• Experience working with teens preferred.
• Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and supervision to teens struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment where teens can grow and feel seen.
• Join clients in experiential activities like hiking, surf therapy, equine therapy, fitness groups, and other therapeutic experiences.
• Lead engaging psychoeducation groups and recreational activities.
• Support client safety, emotional well-being, and overall group dynamics.
• Respond calmly, confidently, and compassionately during challenging moments or crises.
• Model healthy communication, accountability, emotional regulation, and self-care.
• Keep accurate documentation of shift activities and client updates.
• Support teens in building independence through everyday life skills.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

21 years old

Weekend shift

Experience with teens

Behavioral healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our teams at our 6-bed teen residential treatment centers in the San Fernando Valley!

We have locations in Calabasas, Agoura, and Woodland Hills and currently have both full and part time roles available. Our Woodland Hills program is a 6 bed autism specialty program treating autistic teens struggling with mental health and substances abuse issues.

We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Residential Counselors provide supervision and support to up to six adolescents who are in residential treatment for 45-60 days for issues related to mental health and substance abuse. Residential Counselors support clients in their daily activities and facilitate groups with our clients. This position is challenging yet rewarding as our staff have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. This is a great position for someone who may be interested in going back to school to pursue a degree in the mental health or social services field.

The ideal candidate is patient, dedicated, and excited about working with teens. Residential Counselors must be flexible, resilient, reliable team players, and must know how to maintain appropriate boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support and supervision to teens struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Help create a safe, supportive, and high-energy environment where teens can grow and feel seen
• Join clients in experiential activities like hiking, surf therapy, equine therapy, fitness groups, and other fun therapeutic experiences
• Lead engaging psychoeducation groups and recreational activities
• Stay proactive in supporting client safety, emotional well-being, and overall group dynamics
• Respond calmly, confidently, and compassionately during challenging moments or crises
• Model healthy communication, accountability, emotional regulation, and self-care

• Keep accurate documentation of shift activities and client updates
• Support teens in building independence through everyday life skills like cooking, laundry, cleaning, dishes, and maintaining personal spaces

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old
• All schedules require working at least 1 weekend shift
• Experience working with teens preferred
• Experience working in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred
• As an RC 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.