Youth Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous time off

Paid CEUs

BBS supervision

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Youth Counselor to join the Star View Adolescent Center. The role provides direct care to adolescents with complex emotional needs, working evenings Fri-Mon in a secure, residential setting.

You will support daily living skills, promote self-help, and model positive youth development. The team collaborates with program directors and supervisors, with opportunities for paid CEUs and supervision for BBS hours where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1 year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or 2 years’ experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults.
• Alternatively a BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and ensure safety and care for adolescents.
• Promote self-help skills in eating, hygiene, and grooming.
• Model positive youth development and behavioral self-management through praise and feedback.
• Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required.
• Note children’s progress in daily progress notes.

Skills

Direct care

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS Degree

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.Job Title:Youth CounselorDivision/Program:Star View Adolescent CenterStarting Compensation:25.00 - 26.50 USD Per HourWorking Location:Torrance, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Friday - Monday 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.Why Join Our Team?Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.Comprehensive Benefits Package:Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.Professional Growth Opportunities:On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.Career development programs designed to help you grow.Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG (qualifications):High School Diploma or equivalent plus One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed children, or Two (2) years’ experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adults.OR – BA/BS DegreeHow you will make a difference (job overview):The Youth Counselor is the treatment team member who is responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the adolescents through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Program Director, Facility Manager and Shift Lead; some tasks are accomplished independently. Provide day-to-day supervision, ensure safety and care for children individually, while in school and in groups. Promote and assist adolescents with self-help skills in the areas of eating, hygiene, and grooming, handling individual problems and other activities. Models and supports positive youth development and positive behavioral self-management through praise, attention, and use of behavioral incentive system. Encourages adolescents’ interaction and socialization with other peers, providing feedback to adolescents on appropriate behavior. Participate in Pro-Act crisis intervention as required. Note children’s progress in daily progress notes.Division & Program Overview:Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]