Residential Care Counselor

Summary

The Residential Care Counselor is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for children in a residential treatment setting. As a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, this role helps develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized treatment plans while supporting children in their daily routines and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• •Ensure the safety, supervision, and care of assigned children.
• •Maintain a therapeutic and structured residential environment.
• •Assist in developing, implementing, and updating individualized treatment plans.
• •Monitor and document child observations, behaviors, and treatment progress.
• •Support children with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and life skills.
• •Build positive therapeutic relationships with children and families.
• •Participate in admissions, assessments, treatment team meetings, and shift reports.
• •Communicate treatment goals and progress with team members and other care providers.
• •Respond to behavioral challenges and crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• •Report and document critical incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• •Help develop and implement behavioral management strategies.
• •Organize and participate in therapeutic, recreational, and program activities.
• •Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating appropriate and therapeutic interactions.
• •Follow all hospital, departmental, and program policies and procedures.
• •Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing staff development and training.

Brown University Health Expectations

Employees are expected to demonstrate the organization's values of:

• •Compassion
• •Accountability
• •Respect
• •Excellence

Employees are also expected to demonstrate the following Success Factors:

• •Instill Trust
• •Value Differences
• •Patient and Community Focus
• •Collaborate Effectively

Minimum Qualifications

• •Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• •Six months to one year of direct care experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral health needs.
• •Knowledge of child development, behavioral health, and culturally responsive care.
• •Current or eligible for: Bradley Hospital Crisis Management Certification CPR Certification ERS, Safety, and OSHA Certifications

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Pay Range:

-

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:

Work Type:

Varied Shifts- alternating weekends/holidays required Work Shift:

Daily Hours:

8 hours Driving Required:

Yes