Residential Care Counselor

Residential Care Counselor

• Location: Brown University Health
• Department: Residential Treatment Program

Position Summary

The Residential Care Counselor provides direct care, supervision, and support to children in a residential treatment setting. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, this role helps develop and implement individualized treatment plans while ensuring a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities

• •Ensure the safety and well-being of assigned children
• •Develop, implement, and monitor individualized residential care plans
• •Complete initial assessments and treatment plans within 24 hours of admission
• •Review and update care plans regularly based on observations and progress
• •Supervise daily routines and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene
• •Maintain accurate, timely documentation of observations and treatment interventions
• •Communicate care plans and updates with multidisciplinary team members
• •Build therapeutic relationships with children and families
• •Respond to behavioral crises using safe, least-restrictive interventions
• •Maintain a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment
• •Participate in treatment team meetings, shift reports, and program activities
• •Model appropriate behavior and interactions for children and families
• •Support recreational and therapeutic programming

Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (or equivalent experience)
• •6–12 months of experience working with emotionally or behaviorally challenged youth
• •Required certifications (or willingness to obtain):
• •Crisis Management
• •CPR
• •ERS, Safety, and OSHA

Core Competencies

• •Demonstrates Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
• •Ability to build trust and value diversity
• •Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to remain calm and effective in crisis situations

Work Environment

• •Residential behavioral health setting
• •Team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• •Independent work within established policies and procedures
• •No supervisory responsibilities

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving the lives of children and families through compassionate, high-quality care and a collaborative team approach.

Pay Range:

$18.13-$29.90

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

BH-East Greenwich-CADD Heritage House - 170 Heritage Dr East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 Work Type:

Wk 1 Tues, Fri, Sat 2p-10p Wk2 Sun, Mon, Fri 2p-10p Work Shift:

Evening Daily Hours:

8 hours Driving Required:

Yes