In-Home Counselor/Social Worker

Youth Villages-posted 4 months ago

$52,000 - $59,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

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Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and 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.

Carry a caseload of 4-6 families
Provide individual therapeutic treatment interventions for assigned caseloads and provide ongoing assessment and review
Meet with families minimum of 3x per week
Conduct on-going assessment of the clients needs from a strength focused, solution based perspective
Collaborate with other community members working toward the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers
Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
Provide on-call crisis support to the client M-F 24 hrs./day, On-call weekend rotations

A Bachelor's degree in social services discipline with experience working with at-risk youth, adults, or families is required
A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
At least 6 months of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
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

Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy

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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