Job detail
Behavioral Youth Counselor Assistant
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Salary
$49,000 - $56,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral youth counselor assistant teaches life skills, assists in treatment planning, and facilitates group therapy sessions for youth in residential care. They are also responsible for daily documentation in electronic medical records and participating in youth transports and recreation therapy.
Requirements summary
Applicants must have a high school diploma or ged and experience working with youth or at-Risk families. The role requires physical agility, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
high schoolDocumentationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTreatment planningLife skills trainingConflict resolutionTime managementElectronic medical recordsCrisis interventionMental health supportTrauma-informed careBehavioral healthPhysical agilityGroup therapy facilitationRecreation 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