Community Based Family Counselor

Youth Villages • Greensboro, NC

100d • $58,000 - $66,000

About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master's Degree in a related field of study with one year of full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population, or a Bachelor's Degree with two years of full-time experience (4,000 hours)
• 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, and 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
• Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus

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
• 3 supervision meetings a week
• 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
• Counselors 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