PRN Crisis Response Counselor

Youth Villages•Columbia, TN

About The Position

Youth Villages’ Specialized Crisis Services (SCS) Program provides rapid assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 experiencing psychiatric emergencies. Staff assess risk and develop immediate stabilization plans with youth, families, and community partners. Services are delivered in the home or community, with ongoing treatment and intervention to support family stability until appropriate long-term services are secured. The PRN Crisis Response Counselor provides mobile crisis response, strength-based assessments, and treatment in a highly supervised environment. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional based on the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed for community-based staff. 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; listed eligible disciplines include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy, with other degrees subject to review.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
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 in their natural environments during crises.
Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate.
Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to support youth and families until appropriate services are secured.
Work collaboratively with others in a highly supervised environment.
Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for 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.