Family Intervention Specialist - Durham, NC

Youth Villages•Durham, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program in Durham, North Carolina. Intercept is an evidence-based, intensive in-home program designed to keep families together by preventing out-of-home placements or facilitating reunification. It serves youth from birth through age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma. Specialists provide tailored support in families’ homes and communities—not in an office—using evidence-based mental health interventions and helping families develop parenting and communication skills. The specialist carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and holds individual and family sessions with each family three times per week, scheduled around family availability. The work involves travel to homes and community locations, with mileage reimbursement for applicable travel. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional. The specialist also provides on-call crisis support; schedules vary by location. Candidates must meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a clinical field plus two years of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; a master’s degree in a clinical field plus one year of such experience; or an eligible North Carolina clinical associate license. The salary range is $58,000–$66,000, based on education and clinical license. Youth Villages describes opportunities for professional growth, personal development, ongoing training, and clinical and administrative advancement.

Requirements

For the bachelor’s degree pathway: possess a bachelor’s degree in a clinical field at the time of application and have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with the designated population.
For the master’s degree pathway: possess a master’s degree in a clinical field at the time of application and have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population.
Alternatively, hold a North Carolina LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A license.
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.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of 4 to 6 families.
Hold individual and family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled at the families’ convenience.
Conduct ongoing, strength-focused and solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development and clinical skill enhancement.
Drive to meet families in their homes and communities, typically covering up to 60 to 80 miles; additional travel may be required.
Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate collaborative treatment plans.
Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families; schedules vary by location.
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; 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.