Family Intervention Specialist - Greenville, NC

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Greenville, NC

20h•$58,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a Family Intervention Specialist for its Intercept® program in Greenville, North Carolina. Intercept is an evidence-based, intensive in-home program that helps prevent out-of-home placements and supports reunification for youth from birth to age 18 experiencing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or trauma. Services are delivered in families’ homes and communities, not in an office, and provide individualized, strength-based support through evidence-based mental health interventions and the development of parenting and communication skills. The specialist carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families and meets with each family three times per week at times convenient to them. The role includes ongoing assessment, collaboration with providers, case workers, and courts, crisis support, documentation in an electronic medical record, and participation in professional development meetings. The schedule is flexible and non-traditional, based on the availability of the youth and families served. The position requires driving to family homes and communities, with mileage reimbursement for applicable travel. Salary is $58,000–$63,000, based on education and clinical license. Applicants must meet one of the specified education and experience pathways: a clinical-field bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; a clinical-field master’s degree and one year of full-time clinical experience with the designated population; or one of the listed North Carolina associate-level clinical licenses. All applicants must also meet the additional experience and skills qualifications described below.

Requirements

For the bachelor’s-degree pathway: possess a bachelor’s degree in a clinical field of study 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 of study at the time of application and have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with the designated population.
For the clinical-licensed 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 ideations, 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 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, solution-based assessments of youth to determine their needs.
Attend three weekly individual, team, and clinical consultation meetings to support professional development and clinical skills.
Drive to families’ homes and communities, typically up to 60 to 80 miles; additional travel may be required.
Collaborate with providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
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).
For full-time employees: two weeks of paid vacation; for part-time employees: one week of paid vacation.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities. Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees.