Crisis Response Counselor - Master's

Overview

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Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 35+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Program Overview

Our Specialized Crisis Services program serves children and adolescents under the age of 18 who are experiencing a crisis- suicidal, homicidal, physical aggression, or psychosis. The program specializes in working with the client, family, and other systemic key participants to assess the risks versus the protective factors to keep the client and others safe. Specialized Crisis Services strives to use the least restrictive environment.

The Youth Villages’ SCS Program uses a systematic treatment model where interventions are parent focused bringing change through the family, school, community, and peer groups; training staff intensively in conducting assessment, crisis management, in-home treatment, and respite care.

Position Overview

• Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of children and families in crises in their natural environments.
• Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate
• Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain the families until appropriate services are secured
• Working non-traditional hours
• Having flexibility in your schedule
• Working well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere
• Documentation that is online/ web-based and available to you from home
• Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers
• Counselors may serve a 60+ mile radius from the office
• Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off
• Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Additional Information

Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process. Most crisis response assessment is completed in-person, but may occur virtually.

Youth Villages' SCS teams are based out of the following cities:
Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville, Columbia, Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Morristown and Knoxville.

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Salary

$52000 - $60000 / year based on education and clinical license

Requirements

A Master's degree in a clinical or mental health discipline is required

Candidates may be considered if in progress of a mental health or clinical Master’s degree

Degrees that can be considered include:
Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

One year of clinical experience with youth preferred

Applicants who are provisionally licensed or working towards licensure are strongly preferred(LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance

Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

Growth & development through continuous training

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