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Overnight Residential Counselor - Full Time/Part Time

  • Part-time
  • Nights
  • Driver's license

Open in 6 locations

Evolve Treatment Centers posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

California

6 open

How this pay compares

This posting states $21–$29 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in California post a median of $27.73 an hour, the middle half $24.44–$37.22, across 46 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in California earn a median of $23.62 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

About Evolve Treatment Centers:

Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home.

We’re dedicated to clinical excellence, and we know that you’ll bring your unique contribution to healing families in profound ways. Our work here is special, it’s meaningful, and it’s bigger than all of us. That’s why it takes a true community, aligned in purpose, committed to lifting each other up each day.

Job Summary: In this role, the Overnight Residential Counselor will be responsible for the safety and supervision of the clients at one of our 6-bed residential treatment centers. Overnight counselors are required to stay awake all night to ensure the safety of all clients. Small chores to keep the treatment center clean, and inventory checks are also part of the position. The ideal candidate is dedicated patient, and a reliable team player. This position offers training, competitive pay, and room for growth.

As an OVN you will be a critical health worker, and so could be exposed to COVID, or on occasion work with clients with COVID. Evolve follows all state and local requirements regarding PPE and has strict guidelines for a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be awake, alert, and active for the entire duration of the night shift (10pm-6am)
  • Ensure clients are in bed all night and be able to provide line of sight of clients at all times
  • check on the clients every 15 minutes
  • Walk through the facility and do a maintenance check
  • Assist with inventory check and notify the facility manager of anything that need attention
  • Document all shift activity in KIPU
  • Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility
  • Attend and participate in monthly Treatment Team Meetings

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Must be able to stay awake all night; previous overnight shift experience preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must have at least 6-9 months of experience working with teens with mental health or substance abuse
  • Have 6-9 months of experience in an adolescent group home or similar setting
  • All schedules require at least 1 weekend shift
  • Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.
  • Possess a valid California driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous work or volunteer experience with teens or working in a group home (teens or adults)

Pay Range

  • $21.00 - $29.00 Hourly (future earning potential)

Target Starting Hourly Rate

  • $24.00

Benefits for Full Time Hires Only

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.
  • Retirement Planning

Benefits for Full Time or Part Time Hires

  • Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
  • Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays (if working on a holiday) and paid sick days.
  • Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
  • Our employees voted us as a certified Great Place to Work!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Evolve Treatment Centers is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We firmly believe that every individual deserves an equal opportunity to thrive and contribute to our organization. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

From Evolve Treatment Centers's job posting for Walnut Creek, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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