Youth Counselor II

Location:

On‑Site – Turlock, CA

Schedule:

Full‑Time | Non‑Exempt
Department:
Residential Division – STRTP Program

Reports to:

Program Supervisor
Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00/hr
Shift Options:
Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Therapeutic Youth Counselor II (TYC II) is responsible for providing care and supervision to youth in Aspiranet’s Short‑Term Residential Therapeutic Program. The role engages youth individually and in groups as part of daily routines and rituals that include meals, school, and activities, and supports therapeutic and crisis interventions. The TYC II is an experienced‑level position in the TYC series and is a member of Aspiranet’s Therapeutic Community of Care, which includes Behavioral Health and Social Work professionals working together to implement an integrated treatment plan within a safe and welcoming trauma‑responsive environment.

• Collaborate in a brand‑new facility purpose‑built for healing and innovation.
• Participate as an active member of a therapeutic community of care focused on trauma‑responsive, strength‑based treatment and transition planning.
• Implement structured daily cottage routines that honor the individual rituals, spiritual, and cultural traditions of youth.
• Stage and lead engaging therapeutic activities, including transportation as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, ensuring supplies and resources are available.
• Support the compliant distribution of self‑administered medications.
• Complete documentation and contact notes in accordance with program and funder standards.
• Learn and apply Aspiranet’s core practice models, including:
  • Attachment, Regulation & Competency (ARC)
  • Youth Thrive / Strengthening Families
  • Community Resiliency Model (CRM)
  • Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI)
  • Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro Act)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Assist youth in amplifying their voice and choice throughout the treatment process.
• Report incidents, progress, and barriers to the supervisory team.
• Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation consistent with agency and licensing standards.
• Attend regular meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions to enhance professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing, The Joint Commission, and CA Department of Health Care Services.

• BS or BA degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or two (2) full‑time equivalent years of experience in a behavioral health related field.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • BS or BA degree in Psychology ... AND two (2) full‑time equivalent years of experience, OR
  • Thirty (30) units of college credit from an accredited college and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR
  • Fifteen (15) units of college credit from an accredited college in a related field AND four (4) years of relevant experience in crisis intervention, case management, group/family/individual rehabilitative counseling or in a psychiatric inpatient setting; OR
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• Prior experience in a residential setting or as a TYC I is desired.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must meet all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing for a licensed community care facility, including Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index Clearance, TB/health physical, and a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position typically operates in a residential care setting. The noise level is generally moderate and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels.

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access increases creativity, innovation, problem‑solving, and teamwork for the youth and families we serve. Aspiranet is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive workplace that reflects diverse worldviews, cultures, and lived experiences.