Interim Youth Treatment Specialist (Full-Time) | Residential Behavioral Health

Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to boldly taking on the toughest mental health and behavioral health problems in West Michigan. We serve children, teens, families, and adults through residential care, counseling services, and community programs.

We are seeking an Interim Youth Treatment Specialist to provide direct care within our residential behavioral health program serving adolescents (ages 10-16). Many of the youth in our Boelkins Program have never experienced consistent safety or stability. As a Youth Treatment Specialist, you will show up daily as a stable, caring adult — helping youth build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and envision a future beyond trauma.

If you are passionate about behavioral health, trauma-informed residential care, youth advocacy, and therapeutic mentorship, we invite you to apply.

Schedule:

• 4 weekdays (primarily 2nd shift) and every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday, rotating 1st/2nd shift)
  • 1st shift: 7am–3pm
  • 2nd shift: 3pm–11pm

Required:

• →At least 20 years of age
• →High school diploma or GED
• →Valid driver’s license
• →Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary
• →Alignment with Wedgwood’s Statement of Faith, vision and values

Preferred Education:

• →Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)
• →Psychology
• →Counseling
• →Human Services
• →Child Development
• →Criminal Justice (youth focus)
• →Behavioral Health or related field

Preferred Experience:

• →Residential treatment (adolescents or adults)
• →Behavioral health or mental health settings
• →Juvenile justice or youth-serving programs
• →Crisis intervention or trauma-informed environments
• →Group homes, inpatient, or community mental health

Benefits Include:

• →403(b) with employer match
• →Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• →Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• →Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• →Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• →Life insurance (up to 2x salary)
• →Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• →Pet Insurance
• →Legal Insurance
• →On-site gymnasium & 24-hour wellness center
• →Tuition discounts through community partnerships
• →Employee Assistance Program
• →Beautiful on-campus walking trail