PRN Crisis Response Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Jackson
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Company 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 * 24 hour
availability * Having flexibility in your schedule * Working well
with others in a highly supervised atmosphere * Documentation that
is on-line/ 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
processYouth Villages' SCS teams are based out of the following
cities: Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville, Columbia,
Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Johnson City,
Morristown and Knoxville.Qualifications RequirementsMaster's degree
in social services field is preferred, Bachelor's degree in social
services field is required.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 counseling with youth is preferred.Applicants who are
provisionally licensed or working towards licensure are strongly
preferredExcellent 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 insuranceMileage ReimbursementYouth 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.
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