RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Mountain Youth Academy is nestled in Mountain City, Tennessee which is conveniently located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients. We are looking for a Residential Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide support, encouragement, and structure to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment while helping create a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment. Residential Counselor – Non-Degreed and Degreed High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree with one year of health care experience required. Full-time or PRN positions available Without prior experience earn between $18-22 an hour Degrees increase the base rate. Increased rates for those with prior work experience in the medical, behavioral mental healthcare field, working with children and miliary services. Shift Differentials: $2-5 Frequent opportunity for overtime Increasing Work/Life balance to meet your needs! Work Full Time as few as 3 days per week. Selection of 8, 12, or 16 / hour shifts Available full-time weekend shifts at only 36 hours Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provide compassionate support and supervision to patients/residents throughout their treatment experience. Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment. Build trusting and respectful relationships with individuals in our care. Monitor patient behavior and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate clinical team members. Assist with daily activities, routines, and therapeutic programming. Encourage participation in treatment and reinforce positive behaviors. Maintain accurate and timely documentation. Follow all safety, confidentiality, and behavioral health policies and procedures. Collaborate with nurses, therapists, counselors, and other members of the treatment team. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating patience, professionalism, and respect. Benefit & Rewards Highlights: Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Stock Purchase Attendance Incentives, up to $80 per week Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Prescription Drug Plans SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Free Meals Shift Differential Pay Tuition Reimbursement For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com) About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Job Requirements/Special Skills: High School Diploma or GED required Associate’s degree Bachelor’s Degree Preferred one year of health care experience required. Verbal De-escalation skills to assist the residents to regain control of their behaviors. Functions as a community lead The ability to make quick decisions and respond in a crisis. The ability to communicate clearly with a team and work together to solve a crisis. Provides mentoring/shadowing as assigned.

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