PRN Behavioral Youth Counselor
About The Position
Youth Villages is a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, serving over 47,000 youth and families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. For over 35 years, the organization has transformed lives through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families, driving long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting its more than 5,000 employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, personal development, and a mission to help children and families live successfully. This PRN position is part of Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia, which provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 facing complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs operate across secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes, tailored to individual needs including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. The intensive treatment program balances structure and freedom, preparing youth for success outside residential settings through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy. Most youth also attend fully accredited on-campus schools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Experience working with youth (required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Ability to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds
- Completion of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and passing an agility and strength evaluation
- Possession of a current, valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Teaches youth necessary life skills and provides for their daily physical care
- Assists in treatment planning for each youth
- Participates in youth transports to various locations (including but not limited to doctors' appointments, court dates, community outings, home passes, etc.)
- Participates in recreation therapy sessions with their assigned group of youth
- Helps youth develop and implement positive coping skills using therapeutic interventions
- Facilitates group therapy sessions to support youth building life skills, social skills, moral reasoning skills, and anger control skills
- Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
