Lead Youth Counselor, Crisis Program

Job overview

The Lead Youth Counselor, Crisis Program works onsite in Minneapolis, MN, in a schedule combining day hours (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and evening hours (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), including every other weekend. Base pay is $28.00 per hour, with stated weekend and overnight differentials and a $1,500 retention bonus for full-time employees paid over one year. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres provides crisis services intended to support youth in the community rather than in hospitals, hotels, or detention centers. The lead counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises by implementing therapeutic support plans and guiding daily activities, safety, and behavior support. As the shift lead, the role helps ensure schedules and procedures are followed, mentors coworkers in trauma-informed care, and supports youth in stabilizing and transitioning to longer-term living options.

What you'll do

• Engage youth in daily activities and manage behavior according to individual plans
• use trauma-informed care
• coach and mentor staff on shift
• attend team and client meetings
• implement safety and behavior interventions
• support community activities and social skills
• maintain appropriate boundaries
• keep the home safe and follow policies
• work with families, guardians, and other supports
• help youth identify triggers and coping strategies
• lead and teach DBT groups
• complete shift documentation and household tasks
• administer and document medications as directed
• prepare meals and complete food ordering as needed
• oversee house and client documentation
• complete required drills
• cross-train at multiple crisis programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead youth counselor

crisis program

minneapolis mn

mount olivet rolling acres

full-time

onsite

$28/hr base

every other weekend

day and evening hours

trauma-informed care

youth mental health

dbt groups

medication administration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with health reimbursement and health savings accounts
• dental
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• flexible spending
• 403(b) match after one year
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• advancement opportunities
• retention bonus.

Why this role

Schedule includes every other Saturday and Sunday; requires a bachelor’s degree or three years of youth experience in residential, shelter, or crisis programs; Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and medication administration training must be completed as specified.

About the employer

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.