Residential Behavioral Health Practitioner - Overnights

Direct Care & Therapeutic Support

Provide therapeutic supervision to ensure resident safety and well-being, including on-to-one supervision when indicated.

Monitor each resident's behavior, emotional presentation, and physical needs.

Implement individualized treatment plan interventions within the milieu and during daily routines, groups, and crises.

Coach youth in coping, regulation, conflict resolution, and skill use aligned with evidence-based practices.

Support residents with sleep hygiene and nighttime routine skill development

Maintain appropriate staff-to-resident ratios.

Therapeutic Milieu & Program Facilitation

Create and maintain a structured, trauma-informed environment.

Build therapeutic and professional relationships with residents.

Model healthy communication, boundaries, and relational engagement.

Reinforce treatment goals during nightly interactions.

Lead or co-facilitate therapeutic and skill-building groups.

Maintain a safe and orderly environment, conducting routine safety checks, reinforcing program guidelines, monitoring resident activity, and complying with licensing and agency standards.

Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention

Use trauma-informed de-escalation techniques during emotional or behavioral escalations, intervening safely and appropriately.

Follow agency policies related to rapid response and physical intervention procedures.

Complete incident documentation accurately and within required timelines.

Medication & Health Related Support

When authorized, assist with or administer medications per policy and training.

Monitor residents for side effects or health concerns.

Documentation & Team Collaboration

Complete required documentation, such as daily logs, progress notes, group notes, behavior tracking, and incident reports in accordance with agency policy and timelines.

Communicate updates clearly during shift changes and report observations or concerns promptly to supervisors.

Participate in treatment team meetings, consultations, and supervision.

Continuous Learning & Practice Fidelity

Actively participate in initial and ongoing training to stay current with best practices, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of therapeutic approaches, behavior support strategies, and safety procedures relevant to youth served.

Uphold evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices in all interactions.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency standards.

All other duties as assigned.

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