Community Based Family Counselor

Youth Villages • Asheville, NC

130d • $62,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Youth Villages is a national leader in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you make a difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. Currently, we are hiring for Family Intervention Specialists for our Intercept program. Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• Master’s Degree Applicants must have one year, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population
• Bachelor’s Degree Applicants must have two years, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population
• Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA
• Experience must be with at-risk youth, including behaviors such as truancy, alcohol/substance abuse, homicidal/suicidal ideations, problem sexual behavior, verbal/physical aggression, runaway, antisocial behaviors
• Experience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Exceptional time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services

Responsibilities

• Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
• Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Attend 3 supervision meetings a week
• Complete web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
• Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month
• Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
• Provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities

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
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree