Generally, a Youth Treatment Counselor is hired to supervise, and interact with children and teenagers, assist them in solving problems, and ensure their physical and emotional needs are being met. Specializing in a mental health area such as childhood depression, abuse, or ADHD, these professionals complete the following tasks mentioned on the Youth Treatment Counselor Resume – counseling and supervising clients, creating plans aimed at addressing specific issues in the client’s life, assessing the needs and state of mind of the clients, creating detailed reports about the interactions with clients, and monitoring progress.
Youth Treatment Counselors about both objective and compassionate, they are solid communicators, problem solvers, who can respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Employers want candidates with the following skills – deep knowledge of English, administrative tasks, physical and emotional requirements of youth, knowledge of rehabilitation plan, basic PC skills, the ability to supervise adolescents for activities of the program, the ability to help and support in routine activities to participants. A bachelor’s degree in fields such as social work, criminal justice, or counseling is often required on the resumes of those interested in pursuing this occupation.
Summary : Goal is to find a permanent position in a successful company using my current experience and skills, as well as acquiring new ones. I want to find a position that has advancement and future opportunities.
Able to run and contain a classroom of up to 12 children with special needs.
Planned groups based on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports model.
Trained with a Love and Logic approach to child development.
Trained with a Collaborative Proactive Solutions model.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
Stayed late to assist residents to school.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Headline : As a Youth Treatment Counselor, responsible for Providing crisis intervention, assessment, and short/long term counseling to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence, teen dating violence, and abuse.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Collaboration, Adaptability.
Description :
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Worked with youth from the ages of 11-18.
Organizing activities and schedules.
Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Objective : Youth Treatment Counselor with 3+ years of experience in managing grant documentation for program services, including attending professional development training, and also Providing shift coverage for the helpline, New Castle County on-call services for hospital, law enforcement, and criminal justice accompaniments.
Skills : Leadership Development, Human Resources, Team Building,.
Description :
Supervised and executed routine therapeutic living activities for the residents.
Provided consistent, full-time supervision for lodge residents at all times to ensure accountability of residents.
Filled medication reminder boxes according to written physician's orders.
Provided consistent positive messages to clients to avoid power struggles and intervene and assist in the resolution of crisis situations between residents.
Stored, monitored, and dispensed resident medications per prescribed protocol.
Transported residents to outside activities in accordance with program policies and contract stipulations.
Administered residents medication.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Headline : Youth Treatment Counselor professional, with years of experience in supervisory roles and oversight of project and program management. A tracking record of hard work, passion to help others and success.
Supervised and supported residents and to carry out the day-to-day operations of residents in ways that create a climate favorable to social and emotional development.
Responsible for ensuring program and facility safety, monitoring resident movement, and supporting structured cognitive and behavioral-based programming designed to promote risk reduction and successful community reintegration.
Performed and documented daily shift activities as required by program policies, contract stipulations, and professional standards.
Utilized diverse therapeutic crisis interventions and counseling methods to model coping skills within individual and group situations for abused, neglected, and at-risk youth.
Provided input and feedback related to the resident program, treatment, and/or care plans.
Facilitated milieu events like meetings, therapeutic groups, and other structured activities per supervisor or shift lead direction.
Prepared informational and incident reports as necessary, collects data and maintains documentation of residents.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelors Of Art In Sociology
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Summary : Over 2 years of intensive Youth Treatment Counselor, excellent customer service experience. Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills. Greatly concerned with the quality and punctuality of my responsibilities. Strong management and leadership skills. Passionate about human relations, investing in others, and building strong relationships.
Skills : Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Compressor, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Camera Proficiency., Microsoft Office.
Description :
Worked on the resource team, which is the crisis response team on campus.
Met with staff that I mentor weekly and provide them insight into what they are doing well and areas of improvement.
Helped train new staff through the onboarding process and administered QMAP practicums for newly QMAP certified staff to make sure they are following Tennyson policies and procedures.
Created life skills and team-building exercises.
Transported clients to and from appointments.
Initiated physical restraints.
Tracked client progress via daily behavior logs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master's Of Leadership In Leadership
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Headline : To obtain a Youth Treatment Counselor professional position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, background, and ability to work well with others.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records, Customer Service, Communication, Community Outreach, Organization.
Description :
Programmed implementation-Implementation of all lodge-based treatment programs.
Assisted in the transportation of clients per supervisor's request.
Assisted in providing recreational and leisure activities.
Provided consistent messages to clients, avoid power struggles and intervene and assist in the resolution of crisis situations between clients.
Provided consistent, full-time supervision for lodge clients at all times to ensure accountability of clients (especially note transition times to and from administration, school, gym, and evening/weekends).
Required to implement and or participate in physical restraints of the clients when necessary.
Provided routine documentation, prepare daily reports, and assist the team in completing treatment reports.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Summary : Over 8 years of excellent customer service experience. Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills. Greatly concerned with the quality and punctuality of my responsibilities. Strong management and leadership skills. Passionate about human relations, investing in others, and building strong relationships.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service.
Description :
Responsible for creating a safe therapeutic milieu.
Responsible to run 3-4 therapeutic groups a day and 10 on Saturdays.
Gave clients medications as QMAP certified individuals.
Completed several intakes of new clients.
Created several Medication Administrations Records.
Trained in therapeutic crisis intervention.
Maintained therapeutic classroom milieu for students with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Master's Of Leadership In Leadership
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Objective : Highly motivated medical technician seeking professional growth opportunities, working with individuals in need of care. Looking to obtain a permanent, full-time position with a team of hard-working professionals who take pride in customer service, and making a difference in the lives of others.
Maintained direct and constant supervision of residents throughout each shift.
Progressed notes, assistance with equine therapy, and monthly individual crisis management plans for the residents assigned to me.
Monitored phone calls/visits, ensuring that hygiene was done and that each resident had a sufficient amount of personal items such as clothing and hygiene products.
Trained as a supervisor and was in charge of assigning duties to other staff until the lodge I was working in closed down due to low census.
Trained to facilitate experiential groups, which I facilitated a couple of days a week.
Learned TCI techniques, consistently passed out medications, and maintained current CPR/ first aid certifications.
Supervised youth in a milieu setting.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Psychology
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Headline : As a Youth Treatment Counselor, responsible for Providing home-based counseling services for youth and their families including assessment of family needs, individual and family therapy, case management services, group therapy, crisis intervention, parent training, networking with community resources, and other duties as assigned.
Skills : MS Office, Counseling Skills.
Description :
Provided and assisted at-risk youth with basic life skills, monitored, and evaluated peer interaction, and played a part of a fully developed and functioning human services team.
Connected parents with services and resources in their area that would assist them in dealing with their children's behavioral problems.
Provided options, referrals to various resources and community agencies, and support for parents.
Led turnaround of the emancipated youth program from a 90 percent monthly turnover rate to a 10 percent monthly turnover rate within three months.
Motivated program participants to earn high school diplomas/GEDs, enroll in a community college, or secure full-time employment.
Facilitated supportive services/counseling for client family members to address special concerns and ease the transition during home holiday visits.
Documented all progress.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA
Youth Treatment Counselor Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Youth Treatment Counselor with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Counseling Skills.
Description :
Assisted children and teens in everyday tasks in a therapeutic environment.
Assisted children and teens in managing and controlling behavioral problems as they arise.
Assisted children and teens in overcoming a variety of challenges with mental illnesses and providing support.
Assisted children and teens in working towards personal and therapeutic goals in order to be successful in the program.
Prepared kids and teens to be successful beyond treatment facilities with the goal of reuniting them with their families.
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