Residential Counselor (Per Diem)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Three Rivers Midlands is seeking a dynamic & talented Per Diem Residential Counselor

Three Rivers Midlands is a comprehensive behavioral health facility treating children and adolescents through residential and Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services (RBH). We treat males and females ages - for a wide spectrum of psychiatric issues, addictive behaviors, and chemical dependency related illnesses.

http://threeriversmidlands.org /

The Residential Counselor Key Responsibilities include:

The Residential Counselor (RC) works closely with all members of the residential and clinical treatment team. Plays an integral part of assuring that the resident program schedule and resident master treatment plan (MTP) are carried out as planned by the Team. Performs various duties assisting nurses in the psychiatric and physical treatment and care of residents in accordance with established methods and procedures of the facility. Interacts closely with residents remaining engaged in the various activities and events that residents experience throughout the treatment day. Interacts with residents in a therapeutic manner at all times and assists other staff to also maintain appropriate boundaries.

This is a Per Diem Position which requires 5 shifts per month with 4 of those shifts being weekend days.

Per Diem staff are also required to work holidays per calendar year, one being either Thanksgiving or Christmas

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!

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Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma required but strongly prefer a Bachelors degree in psychology or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of direct care experience working with adolescents and children in a Residential Treatment Facility, educational or juvenile setting.
• Valid SC Drivers License preferred
• Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, adolescent growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management