Residential Coach (Behavioral Health, Mental Health)

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Residential Coach (Part-Time or PRN)

Black Mountain, NC
Shifts: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM | 10:30 PM – 8:30 AM
Weekday & Weekend Availability

Part-Time | PRN (As Needed)

Looking for meaningful work? Join a team that changes lives.

Do you want a job that makes a real impact? Are you driven to serve others? Do you thrive on adventure, learning, and personal growth?

At Black Mountain Academy, we’re hiring Residential Coaches to support neurodiverse high school students—primarily assigned male at birth—in developing social, emotional, academic, and life skills. This is your chance to build deep connections, support students’ personal journeys, and grow in a supportive, close-knit school community.

What You’ll Do:

• Support students through daily routines and activities
• Lead or assist with recreation, service learning, and adventure-based programming
• Provide mentorship and help students achieve therapeutic and educational goals
• Prepare simple meals and participate in light cleaning tasks
• Ensure a safe, supportive environment in residential and campus settings

Available Shifts:

• Weekday Afternoon/Evening: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Weekend Shifts: 8:30am-10:30pm

What We’re Looking For:

• Empathetic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals
• Great communicators with a student-centered mindset
• Open to learning and excited to grow within a supportive team
• Previous experience in behavioral or mental health is a plus, but not required

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting at $18.00/hour (wage discussed during interview)
• Therapeutic training provided—no experience required
• Full-time potential for outstanding team members
• Full-time employees receive:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off

Requirements:

• Must be 21 or older
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

About Black Mountain Academy:

We are a year-round therapeutic boarding school that empowers neurodiverse high school students through a relationship-based model and hands-on learning. Learn more at: www.theblackmountainacademy.com

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Black Mountain, NC 28711: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person