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Residential Counselor

Helix Human Services
place Springfield, 01119
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
LGBTQ+ Issues
Trauma
ECT
Individuals

About Job

Residential Counselor The Residential Counselor serves as a therapeutic

agent to young children and adolescents with social, emotional, and

behavioral needs, at both of our residential programs. Under the

direction of the Program Manager and/or members of leadership team,

Clinician, Assistant Program Manager, and Clinical Case Manager, the

residential counselor is responsible for directly working with the youth

to create, implement, develop, and maintain a strong and supportive and

trauma informed relationship. In addition, The Residential Counselor is

responsible for directly engaging the youth in daily activities, working

in groups, and implementing the daily routine. As a member of the

interdisciplinary treatment team, the Residential Counselor will

collaborate with the clinical staff to ensure the objectives of the

individual treatment plans are being met. Full time Western MA The SHARP

Residential Program is designed to support youth (ages 13-18) who

identify within the LGBTQIA+ community. This specialty residential

program supports youth who have experienced trauma, with moderate to

severe mental health and behavioral health challenges and may be

Struggling With Their Personal Identity. Schedule Monday - Friday

6am-9am, Sunday/Monday/Friday/Saturday: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, and Relief

With Open Availability Qualifications High School

Diploma/GED/Equivalent; Associates degree preferred. 1-2 years of

Experience Working With Children In a Residential Program Preferred.

Must be CPR/First Aid Certified. Training will be provided. MAP

Certified. Current valid driver\'s license is required. Must be 21 years

of age or older. Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefit Package Helix

Human Services is an inclusive organization. LGBTQIA+ and people of

color are strongly encouraged to apply! Helix Human Services is

dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapeutic and educational

services to diverse children and families, building the foundation for

lifelong success at home, school, and the community. Apply now

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
LGBTQ+ Issues
Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

LGBTQ+

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences