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Stevens Treatment Programs
Awake Over Night Residential Counselor
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$44,837 / year median in Massachusetts
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Awake Over Night Residential Counselor Stevens Treatment Programs - 3.2 Swansea, MA Job Details Full-time $19.50 - $21.50 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Make a real impact At Stevens Treatment Programs, we support adolescents navigating complex behavioral and mental health challenges—often rooted in trauma and adverse life experiences. Through a structured, trauma-informed residential and educational environment, we help young people build stability, resilience, and the skills they need to move forward with confidence. The Role As an Awake Overnight Residential Counselor, you play a critical role in maintaining the safety, stability, and therapeutic environment of our residential program throughout the overnight hours. While youth are sleeping, your presence provides reassurance, structure, and immediate support whenever it is needed. Although much of the campus is quiet overnight, your role is anything but passive. You help ensure youth remain safe, supported, and prepared for the day ahead while contributing important observations that inform ongoing treatment and care. What You'll Do Remain awake, alert, and actively engaged throughout the entire shift Complete regular safety checks and overnight documentation Support youth during bedtime, overnight, and morning routines Respond calmly and effectively to behavioral, emotional, and medical needs Coach youth using trauma-informed approaches that promote emotional regulation and healthy coping skills Administer medications (after required training and certification) Who You Are Calm, patient, and dependable under pressure Comfortable working independently while remaining part of a collaborative team Able to maintain professionalism during both routine and crisis situations Motivated by meaningful work that helps change young lives