Weekend Adolescent Behavioral Health Residential Counselor

Daniel Memorial; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Memorial is seeking a Residential Counselor (Behavioral Health) for Fri/Sat/Sun 11a–11p in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires at least an AA degree and 1 year of experience with at-risk children or mental health; crisis intervention skills and a Florida driver’s license are essential.

Expect to work full-time with hourly compensation between $16.65 and $19.98. The counselor will implement treatment plans, support daily living activities, monitor safety, and document progress.

Qualifications

• AA degree required with at least 1 year experience with at-risk children or mental health experience.
• Must be able to effectively use crisis intervention techniques.
• Valid Florida driver’s license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan.
• Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in policy and procedures.
• Maintains daily living activities, wake up routines, meals, and a clean, safe environment.
• Maintains clients’ personal hygiene, grooming and infection control; follows universal precautions.
• Sets limits appropriately and escorts clients to activities or appointments as needed.
• Coordinates documentation in client files, group logs, and weekly summaries.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

AA degree

Job description

Daniel Memorial is seeking a Residential Counselor (Behavioral Health) for Fri/Sat/Sun 11a–11p in Jacksonville, FL. The role requires at least an AA degree and 1 year of experience with at-risk children or mental health; crisis intervention skills and a Florida driver’s license are essential.

Expect to work full-time with hourly compensation between $16.65 and $19.98. The counselor will implement treatment plans, support daily living activities, monitor safety, and document progress.