Residential Counselor (All Shifts Available)

Mountain Youth Academy located in Mountain City, Tennessee, is a 90-bed CARF-accredited facility that treats adolscents, ages 5-17. As a Residential Counselor you will have the opportunity to contribute to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans through “line of sight” supervision, positive interaction, and role-modeling. Mountain Youth Academy has a licensed school on-site.

JOB SUMMARY: Participates in the development and implementation of behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of our students, promoting daily living skills through appropriate instruction and by implementing treatment plans and crisis intervention as necessary.

THIS OPPORTUNITY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING

• Meaningful work--making a difference in young peoples' lives
• Healthy, respectful and team-based work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K with company match
• Attendance Incentive up to $2.00 per hour after 90 day probationary period based on policy requirements
• Sign on bonus paid after 90 days based on policy requirements
• $5.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift hours
• An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Residential Counselor is providing excellent direction, comfort, and security to the residents and families you interact with, at their most vulnerable times.
• Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.
• The opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must be able to successfully complete all post-offer requirements and comply with company policies and procedures while serving as a positive role model for youth and peers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Non-Degreed Requirements: High School diploma or GED and experience in a residential setting is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to, the following):

• Contributes to the effective implementation of individual treatment plans of students through "line of sight" supervision, positive interaction and role modeling, appropriate scoring of observed behaviors, and appropriate consequences or limit setting based on behaviors and program definition.
• Maintains safety and security of the facility through close observation and monitoring of the students, maintaining optimal physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to anticipate potentially volatile or unsafe situations and proactively intervene.
• Promotes development of students' daily living skills through appropriate assignment, instruction, and supervision of tasks.
• Stimulates students' interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback and encouragement.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of student's behavior as outlined by policy, reports observations to relevant staff and makes recommendations based on observations. Assists in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment for this position is a residential facility setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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