Counselor Residential Facility

Hope For Tomorrow seeks a Counselor for our residential facility serving children and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling, complete assessments, and create treatment plans that promote safety, growth, and resilience. You will collaborate with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, support crisis intervention, and maintain clear documentation. This position is ideal for mission-driven professionals eager to grow while making a direct, meaningful impact in a supportive nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to youth in the residential facility using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment and behavior support plans
• Collaborate with residential staff, case managers, families, and external providers to coordinate care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Conduct intake assessments, risk assessments, and crisis intervention as needed
• Facilitate psycho educational and life-skills groups to support emotional and social development
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and staff trainings
• Support a safe, therapeutic environment by modeling positive behavior and de-escalation techniques
• Communicate progress, concerns, and recommendations to families and relevant stakeholders
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards in all counseling activities

Required Skills

• Trauma-informed counseling
• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Case management
• Treatment planning
• Clinical assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Behavior management
• Clinical documentation
• Psycho-educational group facilitation