20 Best Residential Counselor jobs (Hiring Now!)

Residential Therapist - Ames
YSS —Ames, IA
A license (LISW, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW) to practice in the State of Iowa, or a temporary license with the intent to seek independent licensure.
$20.74 - $31.10 an hour
Residential Counselor - Temporary
Princeton University —Princeton, NJ
Weekends may include field trips and other organized activities, supervised by the Residential Counselors. Leading afternoon, evening, and weekend recreational…
$22.91 an hour
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC or PPC)
Wyoming Behavioral Institute —Casper, WY
You will provide for therapeutic treatment as an active member of the clinical treatment team, using your clinical expertise, clinical therapeutic treatment…
$60,000 - $85,000 a year
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Counselor - Residential Program
Genesee Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. —Batavia, NY
Valid NYS driver’s license and method of transportation required. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field plus one year of…
$15 - $18 an hour
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Residential Therapist
Applewood Centers —Cleveland, OH
Social work or counseling license (Required). A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field. Dental, vision and medical insurance.
Estimated: $52.6K - $66.6K a year
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Overnight Residential Counselor
The Charlton School —Burnt Hills, NY
NYS Driver’s license required. Teaching/modeling skills in relationship development, emotional regulation, social attunement, problem solving, effective daily…
From $21.63 an hour
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D165 - LifeSPRING Group Counselor
River Edge Behavioral Heath —Macon, GA
Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, ) or related field, such as counseling. 401k with an employer match.
Estimated: $44.9K - $56.8K a year
Overnight Youth Counselor
Mount Prospect Academy, Inc. —Middlesex, VT
Valid driver's license & 21+ years of age. Obtain and adhere to TCI certification. With innovative academic strategies and trained mental health professionals,…
$19.46 - $23.44 an hour
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Residential Youth Counselor-Main Campus - 3pm to 11pm - $500 Sign On Bonus
Bonnie Brae —Liberty Corner, NJ
These positions provide supervision, counseling and behavioral support of youth in residential treatment. Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions.
$21 - $22 an hour
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Substance Abuse Counselor
Center Point, Inc. —San Rafael, CA
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record. *Substance Abuse counselor registration, certification or clinical license *from a State…
$26 - $31 an hour
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Licensed Addictions Counselor (Mental Health Clinician) - LPC, LMSW, MSW, LCSW
Brick House Recovery —Idaho
We are looking to hire a new licensed masters level Therapist for our Coeur D'Alene office. Master’s degree from an accredited school, licensed in the State of…
Estimated: $62.7K - $79.4K a year
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Residential Youth Counselor
Presbyterian Hospitality House —Fairbanks, AK
Must have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance. Paid College Tuition: Committed to your growth, you may qualify for tuition…
$20 - $25 an hour
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Children's Residential Counselor
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. —Calais, ME
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary. Identify and develop Collaborative plans that include client and their guardian's goals and…
$31,000 - $37,500 a year
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Overnight Residential Counselor
Mountain Lake Academy —Lake Placid, NY
Valid New York State driver’s license. Provide oversight and support to students during the night. Maintain the program's structure and ensure adherence to…
$21.75 - $23.00 an hour
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Residential Counselor
Seven Hills Foundation —Greenfield, NH
Prior experience in the health and human services field (preferred). Do you have an Associates Degree or higher with at least 12 credits in a related field?
$19.50 an hour
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Primary Therapist
Clearview Girls Academy —Heron, MT
Duties include individual and group counseling; crisis intervention; conflict resolution; assessment and treatment planning, case presentations, conducting…
$60,000 - $85,000 a year
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Residential Licensed Group Therapist - Sign On Bonus
Applewood Centers —Cleveland, OH
Social work or counseling license (Required). A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Dental, vision and medical insurance.
Estimated: $51.1K - $64.7K a year
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Residential Counselor - Developmental Disabilities
The Edinburg Center —Wilmington, MA
To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification and specialized training funding, as well as…
$17.75 an hour
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Overnight Residential Counselor
Second Story for Teens in Crisis —Vienna, VA
*REQUIRED: *Must have a bachelor’s degree (preferably in psychology, social work, human services, counseling, or a related field).
$20 an hour
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) – Part-time
NUWAY —Rochester, MN
Bachelor's or master's degree in related field. Demonstrated working knowledge in the field of substance use disorder and/or mental health, in an addiction…
$33 - $42 an hour
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Residential Therapist - Ames

YSS - Ames, IA

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Job Details

Full-time $20.74 - $31.10 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

LMFT
LMHC
Master of Social Work
Addiction counseling
LMSW
Writing skills
CADC
English
Microsoft Office
Master's degree
LISW
Discharge planning
Social Work
2 years

Full Job Description

YSS is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Residential Therapist to join our team and we want you to apply for this rewarding position.

As part of the Residential Team, you will assist clients in strengthening the skills needed to transition back into their home and community. You’ll also provide individual, family, and group therapy helping to alleviate identified substance use, mental health and behavioral problems. Other responsibilities include:

Developing therapeutic client relationships and conducting comprehensive client assessments to understand clients' mental health needs, history, and current challenge.
Reviewing assessment outcomes and identifying client needs for treatment.
Formulating accurate diagnoses based on clinical evaluations.
Collaborating with clients and colleagues to develop tailored, comprehensive treatment plans, including realistic and achievable goals for clients' mental health improvement.
Advocating for and securing other services and resources and making appropriate referrals as needed for clients.
Providing individual and family therapy sessions to clients using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Facilitating group therapy sessions to address common themes, promote peer support, and encourage interpersonal growth.
Monitoring progress of provided services and adjusting treatment plans, as needed.
Maintaining ongoing frequent contact with others associated with the client, as appropriate, be they YSS staff, family members, outside agencies, etc.
Meeting agency established expectations for an average of client services per week/month.
Responding effectively to crisis situations, providing support and interventions, as needed, and collaborating with emergency services and other relevant resources.
Promptly and accurately submitting and maintaining all documentation in compliance with YSS policy, state/federal regulations, accrediting organization requirements. This includes client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, as well as forms, reports, research, data, etc., whether electronic or hard copy.
Engaging in continuing education and professional development to stay informed about the latest research, therapeutic modalities, mental health trends, and evidence based practices.
Complying with quality assurance, follows YSS policies and procedures, maintains ethics and expectations of the therapist’s license and of YSS.
Maintaining licensure to practice in the state of Iowa. .

Please note that this description is not intended to be a complete list of the responsibilities required for this position. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.

What we offer...

We take care of you, so you can take care of others. YSS benefits include:

A team of bright, collaborative, dependable, and fun colleagues
An exciting, welcoming workplace
A clear, mission-driven purpose to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first
Comprehensive administrative support.
Employee recognition program
Retirement offerings
Opportunities for development
Programs focused on your personal wellness
Discounts on pet insurance for your furry family

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Accrued paid time off, plus paid time off for holidays, your birthday, and volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

available for full-time staff.

For more about how we support our Residential Addiction program, please visit https://www.yss.org/program/ember-recovery/.

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this, we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or psychology.
A license (LISW, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW) to practice in the State of Iowa, or a temporary license with the intent to seek independent licensure.
Excellent observational, listening, verbal, and writing skills and fluency in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and training in substance use disorders, adolescents, and families.
Certification by the Iowa Board of Substance Abuse as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
Two years of experience performing similar or related duties.
Proficient with the majority of Microsoft Office applications and basic database use.
History of working with youth and families.
Recovering applicants are strongly encouraged have a minimum of two years of continuous sobriety to be considered for this position.

The IDEAL candidate will:

Have a positive, team-based approach to treatment and working with clients.
Be compassionate, patient, and empathetic, with the ability to relate to diverse populations.
Have demonstrated ability to engage youth and establish rapport in creative ways.
Speak a language(s) in addition to English. .

About YSS...

One of Iowa's oldest and largest, youth-serving, nonprofit organizations, YSS's mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. Our programs impact tens of thousands of youths and families each year. We offer education to build healthy minds and bodies; counseling to overcome life’s challenges; and stability to focus on the future. Our diverse leadership team brings together a wide range of specialties and expertise, all dedicated to our mission.

Headquartered in Ames and located across Iowa, our sites are not cookie-cutter models—we tailor our services to fit the highest needs of each community. And we are still growing. YSS is constructing Ember, a 50-acre recovery campus in Central Iowa that will offer shelter, crisis stabilization, and residential addiction treatment for youth and young adults.

Our goal is to create a continuum of care—together, with programs give youth the tools they need to succeed their entire lives. Work for YSS and you too can have a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Helpful to Know

YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission, and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

YSS’s Hiring Process

Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you don't see messages in your inbox, please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application, please email recruitment@yss.org.

1. Application - All applicants are required to complete an online application. The application is considered complete when all questions have been answered, all required documents (resume, waivers) have been submitted, and the application has been electronically signed.

2. Assessment – As they are received, applications are reviewed for education, experience, and licensure (if required). If the required qualifications are not met, the application will likely be declined.

3. Interview – Depending on the number of applications received, we may choose to do initial phone interviews. Otherwise, we will move directly to in-person or Zoom interviews.

4. References – Applicants moving forward after their interview are asked to submit three references, which YSS then contacts.

5. Pre-employment Screening – Applicants are required to submit background check waiver forms at the time they apply. YSS conducts a Single Contact Repository (SING) background check on all final candidates. All offers of employment at YSS are contingent upon clear results of the SING. The SING provides authorized organizations online access to Iowa Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry information held by the Department of Public Safety/Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Central Abuse Registry for Child Abuse (CA) and Dependent Adult Abuse (DAA), as well as Professional License information. YSS also requires a clean driving record for positions that provide transport. Verification will be done through the records of the state that issued the individual’s current license.

6. Offer – Applicants selected for hire will receive a formal offer of employment via email with instructions of how to reply.

7. New Hire Meeting - The offer email will provide details on how to set up this meeting. You must schedule and attend this meeting before you can begin working or getting paid.

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