Youth Counselor

Youth counselors will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and direction to residents in residential treatment facilities, while actively maintaining the safety and security of residents and the facility. Responsibilities also include collaboratively creating behavioral goals with clinical staff and maintaining electronic health records documenting resident progress.

Candidates must meet educational requirements, which include either a bachelor's degree or two years of college in a human services field, or a high school diploma plus two years of youth work experience. Additional requirements include being at least 21 years old, possessing basic computer skills, a valid driver's license, and passing criminal and child abuse history clearances.