Residential Care Counselor

Summary

The Residential Care Counselor is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children in a residential treatment setting. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, this role helps develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized treatment plans while supporting children in their daily routines and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, supervision, and care of assigned children.
• Maintain a therapeutic and structured residential environment.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and document child observations, behaviors, and treatment progress.
• Support children with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and life skills.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• Participate in admissions, assessments, treatment team meetings, and shift reports.
• Communicate treatment goals and progress with team members and other care providers.
• Respond to behavioral challenges and crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• Report and document critical incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Help develop and implement behavioral management strategies.
• Organize and participate in therapeutic, recreational, and program activities.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate and therapeutic interactions.
• Follow all hospital, departmental, and program policies and procedures.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing staff development and training.

Employees are expected to demonstrate the organization's values of

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Employees are also expected to demonstrate the following Success Factors

• Instill Trust
• Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate Effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Six months to one year of direct care experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral health needs.
• Knowledge of child development, behavioral health, and culturally responsive care.
• Current or eligible for: Bradley Hospital Crisis Management Certification CPR Certification ERS, Safety, and OSHA Certifications

Supervisory Responsibility

• None.

Pay Range

• EEO Statement:

Location

Work Type: Varied Shifts- alternating weekends/holidays required

Work Shift

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: Yes