Lead Youth Counselor – Crisis Program

Job overview

The Lead Youth Counselor – Crisis Program is an onsite role in Minneapolis, MN, supporting youth in children’s crisis settings. Compensation is $28 per hour, with a $2 weekend differential for hours from Friday 10 p.m. to Sunday 10 p.m., a $1 overnight differential for hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and $12.41 per hour for assigned sleep hours. Mount Olivet Rolling Acres supports children, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, and other care needs. The lead counselor supports youth experiencing mental health crises through therapeutic-plan interventions, daily activities, and trauma-informed care. As the lead on shift, the counselor helps ensure schedules and procedures are followed, mentors coworkers, and supports youth in stabilizing and transitioning to a longer-term living option.

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 interventions
• support community activities and social skills
• maintain boundaries and confidentiality
• lead and teach DBT groups
• complete shift documentation and housekeeping
• administer and document medications and treatments
• prepare meals
• oversee house and client documentation
• complete drills
• cross-train at crisis programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead youth counselor

crisis program

youth mental health

trauma-informed care

dbt groups

behavior support

minneapolis mn

$28/hr

weekend differential

overnight differential

every other weekend

mount olivet rolling acres

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Schedule combines day hours of 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and evening hours of 2 p.m.–10 p.m., with every other weekend required; 40 hours per pay period. Requires a bachelor’s degree or three years of youth experience in residential, shelter, or crisis programs.

About the employer

Mt Olivet Rolling Acres is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.