PRN Crisis Response Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Paris, TN

8d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Youth Villages’ Specialized Crisis Services (SCS) Program provides rapid, effective assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The program offers strength-based assessment and crisis management to protect the safety of youth and others. Services are available to families, community members, and providers whether or not the youth is already receiving Youth Villages services. The PRN Crisis Response Counselor provides mobile support in youths’ homes or communities, works with families and community partners to assess risk and develop plans for stabilization, and provides ongoing treatment until appropriate long-term services are secured. The role has a flexible, non-traditional schedule based on the availability of the youth and families served. The position pays $20–$22 per hour based on education and clinical license. Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social services discipline. Relevant degrees may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Provisional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT), or working toward licensure.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position.
One year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families in their natural environments.
Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate.
Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to support youth and families until appropriate services are secured.
Work effectively with others in a highly supervised atmosphere.
Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—to support professional development and clinical skill enhancement; meetings may fall on a scheduled day off.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training and growth and development opportunities.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.