Mental Health Counselor - Day Treatment
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Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 409 W Sumter Street - Shelby, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st shift, Join Our Team as a Mental Health Counselor Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children?
Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team. Get to know Alexander Alexander Youth Network is passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges.
Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference. We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement.
Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being and much more.
What You’ll Do: Manage the behavior of clients who attend our Day Treatment Program and record their treatment progress. You'll also coordinate service delivery by assessing the needs of the children and families we serve by linking them to appropriate services.
In this role, you'll conduct and lead group activities to support treatment goals and ensure that the Person Centered Plan is created, modified, and reviewed as appropriate through the Child and Family Team. You'll provide agency vehicle transportation as needed. A full job description can be provided to interested/qualified candidates.
Qualifications
Education and Experience B. A or B.S. in Social Work or a related human service field required or B.A. or B. S in any other field with 4 years or children's mental health experience. Qualified Professional (QP) - 2 – 4 years of experience in child mental health and/or day treatment.
Familiarity in MS Office applications preferred. Valid Driver's license in state of residency. 2 – 4 years of experience in children's mental health Children's Day Treatment experience preferred Familiarity with MS Office applications preferred Valid NC or SC Drivers License
Key Responsibilities
Manage client behavior in the Day Treatment Program and document treatment progress. Coordinate service delivery by assessing family needs and facilitating group activities to meet treatment goals.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human service field, or a degree in another field with 4 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have 2-4 years of experience in children's mental health and a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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