Job detail
Behavioral Youth Counselor
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Salary
$54,000 - $64,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral youth counselor provides daily care and therapeutic support to youth in residential settings, including facilitating group therapy and assisting with treatment planning. They are responsible for documenting progress in electronic medical records and participating in physical interventions when necessary.
Requirements summary
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and possess a valid driver's license. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and participating in crisis intervention training.
bachelor degreeDocumentationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTreatment planningLife skills trainingConflict resolutionElectronic medical recordsCrisis interventionMental health supportTrauma-informed careBehavioral healthGroup therapySocial skills developmentAnger managementPhysical agilityRecreation therapy
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development
- Paid sick days
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Prescription drug coverage
- Licensure supervision