Job detail
Behavioral Youth Counselor
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/9/2026
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Salary
$54,000 - $64,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral youth counselor teaches essential life skills, manages daily physical care for youth, and assists in treatment planning while participating in transports and recreation therapy sessions. They facilitate group therapy to support skill-Building in areas like coping, social interaction, moral reasoning, and anger control, alongside completing required daily documentation.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree and experience working with youth, with a strong preference for experience with at-Risk youth or families. Candidates must be able to handle physical demands, maintain a valid driver's license, and complete cpi and cpr training.
bachelor degreeVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDocumentationElectronic Medical Record (EMR)Treatment PlanningOral CommunicationGroup Therapy FacilitationComputer KnowledgeSchedule FlexibilityTherapeutic InterventionsCPR TrainingPhysical InterventionsLife Skills TeachingRecreation TherapyDaily Physical CareYouth Transports
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Advancement Opportunities
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Sick Days
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Licensure Supervision
- Growth and Development