Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages•Waynesville, NC

64d•$58,000 - $66,000

About The Position

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. Position Overview - Ideal candidates for this position would reside in one of the following counties: Haywood, Macon, Swain, or Jackson.

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