Crisis Counselor

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Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in adopting and implementing research-based treatment philosophies in 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 that meets the challenges of life and strives to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We seek people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in themselves 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 works 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 the 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 within a 60+ mile radius of the office

Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off

Additional Information

Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process. This position consists of both telehealth and in-person assessments.

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

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

Salary

$50000 - $58000 / 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 within 6 months of graduating with a mental health or clinical Master’s degree
Degrees that can be considered include social work, counseling, psychology, and marriage and family therapy. Other degrees must be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

One year of clinical experience with youth is 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 of 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

Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.