Job Description

📍 Location: Calabasas/ Agoura Hills | 🏥 BNI Treatment Centers

About the Role

BNI Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Clinical Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with our clinical staff to support the treatment and growth of adolescents in our care. You will play a key role in supervising clients, facilitating clinical activities, and helping shape a constructive therapeutic community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to clients while maintaining the structure of the facility.
• Conduct one-to-one counseling sessions and support clients with individual challenges.
• Monitor, record, and communicate client progress; identify when additional services may be needed.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, workshops, social/recreational activities, and outings.
• Utilize appropriate interventions, including de-escalation and crisis response strategies.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with adolescents while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Prepare clinical documentation and communicate findings with the clinical team in a timely manner.
• Support clients in self-administering medication in accordance with policies.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, monthly drills, and ongoing staff development.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to facility policies, including house runs and overnight checks when scheduled.
• Provide transportation for approved clients in company vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher education required.
• Counselor Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with high-risk adolescents and families strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Must meet federal, state, and local background clearance requirements.
• If in recovery, at least one year of sobriety/clean time is required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Understanding of clinical documentation standards and treatment planning.
• Familiarity with adolescent development, therapeutic communities, relapse prevention, and recovery models.
• Ability to coordinate activities, model positive behavior, and maintain professionalism at all times.

Special Notes

• Must be available for on-call responsibilities.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Join Us?

At BNI Treatment Centers, we are committed to providing compassionate, structured, and effective care for adolescents. As a Clinical Counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of young people while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

👉 If you are passionate about helping adolescents grow, heal, and thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

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