Family Intervention Specialist - Asheville, NC

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Asheville, NC

23h•$62,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program, an evidence-based, intensive in-home service that works to prevent out-of-home placements or support reunification after placement. The program serves youth from birth through age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, including abuse or neglect. Specialists provide services in families’ homes and communities rather than in an office, using strength-based support and evidence-based mental health interventions to help families develop parenting and communication skills and achieve lasting change. The role carries a caseload of four to six families and involves frequent, flexible sessions scheduled around family availability. The specialist participates in individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings, as well as quarterly booster trainings. The position requires substantial community travel, on-call crisis support, collaboration with providers and systems involved in a family’s care, and timely documentation in an electronic medical record. Applicants need a valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Applicable mileage is reimbursed. The listed salary range is $62,000–$70,000, based on education and clinical license. Candidates must meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a clinical bachelor’s degree plus two years of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; a clinical master’s degree plus one year of such experience; or one of the listed North Carolina associate-level clinical licenses. All applicants must also have experience with at-risk youth and clinical case management or therapeutic interventions, along with the specified organizational, communication, computer, prioritization, and scheduling capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s-degree pathway: possess a clinical-field bachelor’s degree at the time of application and have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with the designated population.
Master’s-degree pathway: possess a clinical-field master’s degree at the time of application and have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population.
Licensed-applicant pathway: hold a North Carolina LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A license.
Experience with at-risk youth, which may include truancy, alcohol or substance abuse, homicidal or suicidal ideation, problem sexual behavior, verbal or physical aggression, running away, or antisocial behaviors.
Experience with clinical case management or the practice of therapeutic interventions.
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 four to six families.
Hold individual and family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled for families’ convenience.
Conduct ongoing, strength-focused and solution-based assessments of youth needs.
Attend three weekly meetings: individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings; and attend quarterly booster trainings.
Travel to meet families in their homes and communities, typically driving up to 60–80 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 for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees.