Youth Counselor / Mental Health Worker

****BA or BS DEGREE IS REQUIRED*******

Are you interested in:

-A rewarding career where you can make a difference with teens who have experienced extensive trauma?

-Receiving extensive training on how to provide trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, teach de-escalation techniques and regulation skills to teens?

-Advanced clinical training to support your master’s degree?

-Paid internships?

Hiring for the following shifts:

• AM shift- Saturday-Wednesday 7-3pm
• PM shift- Monday- Friday 3-11pm
• Split shift- Thur/Fri 6:30-4:30pm and Sat/Sun 2pm-12am (4 day work week)
• Overnight shifts: 11pm-7am

What we offer employees:

• Excellent medical and dental benefits with low co-pays
• Vacation, Sick Time
• Extensive training opportunities, excellent experience for individuals considering a career in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice. etc.
• Graduate (paid) internships available with some programs
• Multiple opportunities for advancement
• 403B Plan
• Family Fit Program through LA Fitness, corporate discounts at CRUNCH
• Rate depends on education level, previous experience in the field & supervisory experience. The starting rate is generally $21-22/hour (may be more depending on experience), and promotional opportunities with consistent raises are available!!

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to healing the hearts of children and teens who have survived traumatic events. Our residential treatment center is located conveniently in Chula Vista. Our beautiful large campus provides a setting where staff can engage teens in fun outdoor games, mindful activities, collaborative problem-solving, mediation strategies, and many more activities that promote self-control, regulation, and healthy emotional outlets.

We need creative, motivated, passionate, and dedicated staff who can engage our vulnerable population of teens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage SED teens in daily activities.
• Assist teens with daily living skills, self-esteem building, and emotional regulation skills.
• Work with a skilled team to provide crisis intervention skills and de-escalate teens.
• Participate in ongoing training to build your knowledge base on how trauma impacts behaviors, de-escalation techniques, meditation strategies, and behavior-specific interventions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS required.
• AA with 12 credits in child care and experience will be considered.
• Experience with teens is a BIG plus.

New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing trauma-informed care principles throughout our agency. Candidates should have knowledge and desire to assist the agency in carrying out this culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you lived outside of CA within the last 5 years?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• working with youth : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person