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Many ABS employees began their careers by accepting a position right after graduation or through a successful internship with the company. As college seniors preparing to graduate with majors in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Recreation, Physical Education and Special or Regular Education you will  find a variety of interesting and rewarding positions to apply your field of study. Some college work experience, internship or volunteer opportunities with adolescents is also ideal. Email your cover letter and resume to Susana Garza.

Grad School Dilemma?
As an ABS employee you have the opportunity to have the company help pay for your tuition for undergraduate or graduate school while you work! The longer you work for the company, the more the company helps pay for tuition! With so many career paths with varying degrees and qualifications at ABS, you can't go wrong!

Career Growth Unlimited
Apply your field of study, work hard, be flexible and have a good attitude and you have the winning formula to climb the ladder of success at ABS. Unlimited opportunities exist in direct care and non-direct care as supervisors and managers in ABS locations all across the country. The future is yours to define at ABS!

We Build Futures (yours too!)

Picture yourself making a difference in the lives of

adolescents at The Pines...these employees do!

Do you have experience as a Mentor?

Boy Scout Leader? Camp Counselor?

Sports Team Coach? Teacher?

Entry level, supervisory and management positions exist in behavioral healthcare setting serving children, adolescents and adults in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. with The Pines Residential Treatment Center. Experience in group homes, recreation, foster care, residential care and acute care preferred for professionals with related experience and/or degrees:

 

Careers

Carolyn, Assoc. Administrator, The Pines RTC photo

As the Associate Administrator of The Pines, Crawford Campus, Carolyn began her career as a flex counselor 18 years ago. She has been in positions with increasing responsibility as a counselor, trainer, manager and in her current role as an associate administrator.


Terry Curney, Complex Manager, The Pines RTC

Terry began his career as a  counselor on the Brighton Campus. His hard work and determination has led him into the position of Complex Manager.

RNs/LPNs
Full Time, Part Time or PRN/ Flex – all shifts available
 

Counselors
Bachelor’s level preferred Social Work, Psychology, Counseling & Recreation
 

Teachers
Special and Regular Education
 

LCSW/LPC/PsyD/PhD
Professional staff to provide individual, group and family therapy
 

Dietary/Cooks/Housekeepers
Experience in a related setting preferred
  Unit Managers & Supervisors
Supervisory experience required to oversee daily unit operations of staff and residents


 Interested in an Internship?
 

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