PRN Crisis Response Counselor
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 conduct strength-based assessments and crisis management to support the safety of youth and others. Services are provided in the home or community, with staff working with youth, families, and community partners to assess risks and develop immediate stabilization plans. The program also provides ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain family stability until appropriate long-term services can be secured. The PRN Crisis Response Counselor provides mobile crisis response, may use crisis respite homes when appropriate, and supports youth and families until suitable services are secured. The role includes collaboration with adult crisis teams and community consumers, regular professional development meetings, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The posted pay range is $20–$22 per hour, based on education and clinical license.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a social services discipline; examples 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.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
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.
- 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; 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 (benefits are excluded for variable-status employees).
- 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.
