Residential Counselor Position Available In Broward, Florida

Residential Counselor Neurobehavioral Institute 2233 North Commerce Parkway, Weston, FL 33326 About NBI NBI offers specialized psychological assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults at multiple locations in South Florida. NBI provides outpatient and intensive treatment, including an internationally recognized intensive treatment program for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Severe Anxiety, and Related Disorders. These programs are often provided in combination with NBI Ranch, our nearby residential support program.

Our mission is simple:

The NBI team puts safety first to provide extraordinary care, elevate others, go beyond best, and create great lives.

Seeking:

We are seeking a dedicated Residential Counselor to join the staff at NBI Ranch. As a Residential Counselor at NBI Ranch, you will play an integral role in enhancing the lives of residents through active participation in their activities of daily life. Your position is dynamic, hands-on, and focused on empowering individuals to achieve their personal and clinical goals. You will work closely with the NBI clinical team to ensure the safety and well-being of each resident throughout their stay. To be a successful Residential Counselor, you should have excellent emotional intelligence, judgment, and interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist residents with their daily personal tasks and goals Supervise residents and ensuring their safety and whereabouts Provide residents with support as needed, with direction from the clinical team Transport residents using the NBI vehicle to and from NBI Ranch and NBI scheduled activities. Organize and facilitate group activities Fulfill requests made by management Daily documentation, data, and behavior tracking Monitor and assist with the basic needs of the facility to ensure cleanliness, security and safety practices are enacted and effective Assist with and monitor conflicts Escalate safety concerns promptly to the appropriate parties Collaborate with the clinical team on any resident behavioral interventions, protocols, or procedures

Required Experience and Education:

High School Diploma preferred Associate diploma or undergraduate degree preferred Interest in behavioral health or other related field preferred Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) experience is a plus Must be at least 18 years old

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal/written communication skills Outstanding emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills Inspired and driven in a role that supports others Good conflict resolution and crisis management abilities High levels of patience, empathy, and respect Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment Must be open to receiving feedback regarding job performance, and the ability to incorporate that feedback to improve your effectiveness as a RC. and implement feedback in a constructive and collaborative manner Must be able to multi-task, take initiative, learn quickly, and adapt to change easily Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to quality Must be able to handle sensitive patient information and honor confidentiality Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays What we Offer Flexibility Supervision given weekly by licensed Psychologists Various trainings given on a variety of topics (Body Dismorphic Disorder, OCD, Autism, Motivational Interviewing etc.) Career growth opportunities Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to communicate (talk), detect (hear), express oneself. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is exposed to inside weather conditions, moderate noise, and vibrations.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Rotating shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person