Counselor Educator

Overview The Counselor Educator will provide direct educational, consultative, and skill-building support to the clinical and direct-care staff across all Psychiatric Units (ages 5–12, 12–16, 16–25, and long-term adolescent care). This position will integrate trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches drawing from and integrating a variety of treatment modalities to enhance therapeutic milieu interventions, strengthen staff competency, and support consistent, developmentally appropriate care. Responsibilities Staff Education & Training: Develop and deliver ongoing, evidence-informed training modules for milieu staff, counselors, and interdisciplinary team members. Provide in-the-moment coaching and modeling of trauma-informed engagement strategies. Teach practical mindfulness, grounding, and co-regulation techniques for staff use with patients. Therapeutic Skills Development: Consult with unit staff on implementing individualized intervention that are aligned with treatment goals. Support staff in applying somatic awareness and IFS-informed approaches to de-escalation, emotional regulation, and rapport-building. Facilitate reflective practice groups to strengthen clinical reasoning and prevent burnout. Program Development: Collaborate with leadership to design and refine psychosocial programming that fosters safety, resilience, and skill-building for patients across developmental stages. Ensure consistency in milieu programming across all units while supporting counselors to adapt interventions for specific age groups and needs. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and behavioral specialists to integrate trauma-informed care into all aspects of unit functioning. Participate in treatment team meetings, when engaged via consult, to provide insights on milieu interventions, management and engagement strategies. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years direct experience in psychiatric or residential treatment settings. Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of treatment modalities, trauma-informed care, somatic interventions, and mindfulness-based practices. Skilled in staff development, training, and mentoring. Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly across roles. Master’s degree in a relevant human services field or a Bachelor’s degree with an additional 5 years of experience is required; advanced training or certification in trauma treatment, mindfulness facilitation, or expressive therapies preferred. Experience working across multiple developmental stages in inpatient or residential settings. Required Licensure/Certifications None #J-18808-Ljbffr Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health