Crisis Response Counselor

Youth Villages•Nashville, TN

20h

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Crisis Response Counselor for its Specialized Crisis Services Program, which provides rapid assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The program uses strength-based crisis assessment and management to address safety concerns and help stabilize youth and families. Services are delivered in homes or community settings, with ongoing treatment and intervention provided until appropriate long-term services can be secured. The counselor provides mobile crisis response, assesses youth and families in their natural environments, and coordinates with families, adult crisis teams, and community partners. The role includes working in a highly supervised environment, attending weekly professional development and clinical meetings, and completing timely documentation in an electronic medical record. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional to accommodate the availability of the youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance; applicable mileage is reimbursed. The salary range is $52,000–$60,000, based on education and clinical license.

Requirements

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

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 assessments of youth and families during crises 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 collaboratively 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 skills.
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).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees or one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Applicable mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Continuous training for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.