Therapeutic Youth Care Counselor (Residential)

Bradley Hospital; Exeter (RI); On-site; USD 24,975 - 41,190; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital is seeking a Residential Care Counselor in Exeter, Rhode Island to ensure the safety and care of children in a therapeutic setting. This role involves maintaining a structured environment, implementing individualized care plans, and documenting child observations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and prior experience with emotionally impaired youth. The position requires certifications in crisis management, CPR, and safety, and offers a pay range of $18.13 - $29.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of direct childcare experience with emotionally impaired youth.
• Current Bradley Hospital Crisis Management certification or enrollment in the course.
• Current CPR, ERS, Safety, and OSHA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Implement residential care plans according to program policies.
• Document significant observations and milieu interventions in the child’s chart.

Skills

Ability to provide developmentally appropriate care across the lifespan

Understanding of human development

Therapeutic communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field

Job description

Bradley Hospital is seeking a Residential Care Counselor in Exeter, Rhode Island to ensure the safety and care of children in a therapeutic setting. This role involves maintaining a structured environment, implementing individualized care plans, and documenting child observations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field and prior experience with emotionally impaired youth. The position requires certifications in crisis management, CPR, and safety, and offers a pay range of $18.13 - $29.90 per hour.