PT to FT Counselor (Residential)
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TLC
NC
Summary
The counselor will provide day-to-day guidance and support to clients in a residential treatment setting, including facilitating therapeutic groups and meal support therapy. They are responsible for maintaining a clean environment, modeling healthy behaviors, and coordinating care with the treatment team.
Job Description
Residential Counselor position Part-Time to Full-Time at Monroe Residential Treatment Facilities
Schedule: Mix of morning and evening between the hours of 7:00 AM-8:00 PM, and one weekend day shift per week (required).
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the overall well-being of clients by serving as a positive role model—demonstrating appropriate dress, grooming, communication, and professional behavior in a warm and supportive manner.
- Provide consistent, day-to-day guidance and encouragement in alignment with therapeutic goals to support the implementation of each client's treatment plan.
- Facilitate and actively engage clients in therapeutic groups focused on coping skills, relapse prevention, DBT, education, and life skills development.
- Group counselors also facilitate Meal Support Therapy (MST) and are required to assist in establishing proper eating habits. Comprehensive training is provided to guide this nutritional process.
- Communicate relevant observations and client progress with the treatment team to support coordinated, client-centered care.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client information and program-related matters.
- Participate in mealtimes with clients to model healthy dietary behaviors and support a positive eating environment.
- Ensure the treatment environment remains welcoming, clean, and organized at all times.
- Attend all required trainings, educational sessions, and staff development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals and client care.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- One year experience with behavioral health, experience with eating disorder setting or group home preferred.
- Must possess a valid and active North Carolina Driver's license.
Benefits:
- 401(k) after 12 months
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Eating disorder training is provided, with ongoing continuing education and supervision opportunities available.
Work Location:
- In person- on site
- Monroe Residential Treatment Facilities 28112 and 28110
TLC's mission is to improve lives and expand possibilities for individuals with special needs through diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and employment programs. Today, TLC serves more than 2,200 individuals in our community each year through the following programs:
• The Katherine Thomas School— Private day school for students in pre-school through 12th grade with language and learning disabilities and/or high functioning autism.
• Testing and Tutoring Service — Psychological and educational testing, tutoring, and counseling for students with learning and emotional difficulties.
• Outcomes Service — Career assessments, employee development services, community employment services, transitioning youth services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Outpatient Services —Speech and occupational therapy for children with a wide range of special needs including autism spectrum disorders.
• The Family Hearing Center— Audiology clinic providing hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and related counseling for the entire family.
The Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredits TLC’s Outcomes Service, and TLC’s Katherine Thomas School is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Founded
1950
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
TLC's mission is to improve lives and expand possibilities for individuals with special needs through diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and employment programs. Today, TLC serves more than 2,200 individuals in our community each year through the following programs:
• The Katherine Thomas School— Private day school for students in pre-school through 12th grade with language and learning disabilities and/or high functioning autism.
• Testing and Tutoring Service — Psychological and educational testing, tutoring, and counseling for students with learning and emotional difficulties.
• Outcomes Service — Career assessments, employee development services, community employment services, transitioning youth services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Outpatient Services —Speech and occupational therapy for children with a wide range of special needs including autism spectrum disorders.
• The Family Hearing Center— Audiology clinic providing hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and related counseling for the entire family.
The Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredits TLC’s Outcomes Service, and TLC’s Katherine Thomas School is licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Founded
1950
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Rockville, MD