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Residential Youth Counselor

Mount Prospect Academy
Hampton, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/30/2026
Residential Youth Counselor – Up to $22hr | Hampton, NH | Full-time

4-Day Work Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday

Front Half:

Sunday, 8a-1030p, Monday, 2p-1030p, Tuesday, 2p-1030p and Wednesday, 12p-1030p

Back Half

Wednesday, 12p-1030p, Thursday, 2p-1030p, Friday, 2p-1030p and Saturday, 8a-1030p

Join Mount Prospect Academy and make a difference every day!

We’re hiring Residential Youth Counselors (Direct Care Professionals / Direct Support Professionals) to guide and inspire at-risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting.

Work Where Life Feels Like Vacation!

Hampton offers scenic beaches, local dining, and easy access to Portsmouth & Boston for weekend getaways.

Join Mount Prospect Academy and help guide and inspire youth in a therapeutic residential setting. If you’re compassionate, dedicated, and looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, we want to meet you!

Are you ready to make a difference every day? Join Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) as a Youth Counselor and help guide at-risk youth toward brighter futures. This is more than a job it’s a chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying work-life balance, full benefits, and paid training.

✅ Why You’ll Love This Job

✔ Pay: Up to $22hr

✔ 4-Day Work Week – More time for life

✔ Paid Training & Career Growth

✔ Full Benefits Package – Health, dental, vision, PTO

✔ Overtime Opportunities

✅ What You’ll Do

  • Mentor and support youth
  • Teach life skills and coping strategies
  • Provide emotional support and crisis intervention
  • Plan recreational activities
  • Maintain accurate documentation


✅ Qualifications

  • Associate/Bachelor’s degree OR 60 college credits
  • OR 2 years experience with youth OR 7 years parenting
  • Valid driver’s license preferred, 21
  • Must pass background checks


✅ Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  • Wellness Programs & Telemedicine
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Employee Discounts and More


About Mount Prospect Academy

Founded in 2003, MPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adolescents rediscover their “zest for life” and succeed in the “business of life.” We provide mental health support, residential treatment, and educational services to youth who are “hard to treat” and “difficult to place.”

Our Mission:

To create a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students can grow, self-regulate, and develop confidence and competency.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career that changes lives!

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

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