As a leading Residential Treatment Center in the Greater Richmond area, Hallmark Youthcare treats adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues triggered by trauma. Treatment is provided in a warm and friendly environment by a group of well-trained, highly motivated staff that takes pride in delivering quality care.
We are currently accepting applications for Youth Counselor/Behavioral Health Technician with a strong desire to work with a team of committed clinicians to create a safe and fun place for our residents to heal.
Work with a team to supervise a group of 7 to 10 boy and girl adolescents (residents) dealing with behavioral and mental health issues
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents; ensure their living environment is secure
Engage with residents as needed as a mentor, education assistant, activity and group leader
Actively engage residents in scheduled program activities
Essential Functions
Providing support to residents
Organizing group activities including sports and recreation
Meeting with young people to identify and discuss their problems
Capable of problem-solving with the residents
Be able to physically and emotionally engage with residents
Capable of continuously monitoring the safety of residents and intervening as needed
Able to de-escalate situations of conflict and intervene as trained in crisis situations
Writing reports and progress/treatment notes of observations and engagements with residents
Mentoring and being a role-model for social development
Competencies
Experience working with children preferred, NOT REQUIRED
Willing to undergo a background check and drug screening in accordance with local laws and regulations
Mature individuals who demonstrate authority with caring and respect for the dignity of young people
Must be 21 years or older
Hallmark Youthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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