Crisis Response Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
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OverviewYouth 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 30+
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. Responsibilities
Program OverviewOur 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
offAdditional InformationSchedules vary and will be discussed in
greater detail during the interview process. Most crisis response
assessment is remote, completed virtually. There may be travel for
some in-person assessments.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 mileageSalary$50000 - $58000 /
year based on education and clinical license Qualifications
RequirementsA Master's degree in a clinical or mental health
discipline is requiredCandidates may be considered if within 6
months of graduating with a mental health or clinical Master's
degreeDegrees 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
preferredApplicants who are provisionally licensed or working
towards licensure are strongly preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC,
LMFT)Excellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage
multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility
to maintain a flexible scheduleCounselors must have their own
vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability
insuranceAcceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving
violations within the past 36 monthsBenefitsMedical, Dental,
Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12
paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage &
Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and
licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous
trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunitiesYouth
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.
Keywords: Youth Villages, Franklin , Crisis Response Counselor, Other , Clarksville, Tennessee
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