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Job Title:

Youth Counselor Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center Starting Compensation:

25.00•26.50

USD Per Hour Working Location:

Torrance, CA Working 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 dedication What 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 Degree How 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:

A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988

Programs:

Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School•24/7 locked facility Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

svacrecruit@starsinc.com