Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Planning

Free Meals

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health in Tarzana, CA seeks Residential Counselors for our 6-bed teen residential program. You will supervise, support, and mentor adolescents during their 45–60 day treatment stay, with DBT-focused activities and group facilitation.

This role offers meaningful impact, weekend shifts required, and opportunities for growth in mental health careers; benefits and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Residential Counselors to join our Tarzana team at our 6-bed short-term teen residential treatment programs! Our Tarzana programs specialize in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based treatment approach that helps teens build emotional regulation and coping skills.

We work with adolescents ages 12–17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Residential Counselors provide supervision, support, and mentorship to teens during their 45–60 day treatment stay while helping facilitate groups, activities, and daily routines. This role is both challenging and rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of teens and their families. We’re looking for someone who is patient, adaptable, and excited to work in a fast-paced residential treatment environment.

This is also a great opportunity for anyone considering graduate school or a future career in mental health, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, or medicine. Gaining hands‑on experience in a DBT-focused residential treatment setting provides valuable clinical exposure and mentorship that can help strengthen applications to graduate and professional programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and supervision to teens struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues
• Help create a safe, supportive 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 Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 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, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances.
• 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.