Family Intervention Specialist
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. Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families. 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 Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
Requirements
- It is Youth Villages' policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina.
- Master's Degree Applicants: Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have one year, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
- Bachelor's Degree Applicants: Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have two years, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
- Licensed Applicants: Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA
- Degrees Accepted:Social WorkCounselingPsychologyMarriage and Family TherapyExceptions may be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.
- Experience Accepted: Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial BehaviorsExperience 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
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
