LifeSet Specialist

Youth Villages • Woburn, MA

378d • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferred
• A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required
• One year 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

Responsibilities

• Carry a maximum caseload of 9-10 young adults
• Meet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week, increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need
• Provide rotating on-call availability to families during the week and rotating on-call weekends
• Provide accurate and complete information to Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis situation
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or consultant in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle
• Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment
• Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages' Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles
• Conduct on-going assessment of the young adult's needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective
• Engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• Retirement Savings Pension Plan
• 401k
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees