Master's Level Clinical Liaison

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Memphis, TN

12d•$52,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Master's Level Clinical Liaison to support youth in its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. The programs provide structured, nurturing settings for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Treatment emphasizes trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills, and preparation for less restrictive settings. Most youth also attend accredited schools on campus. The Clinical Liaison provides individual, family, and group therapy to a small caseload and coordinates with program staff, outside providers, and counselors. The role also supports admissions and discharges, family visits and home passes, team meetings, residential coverage, and daily electronic medical record documentation. The work involves active supervision and treatment of youth, including prolonged walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical interventions when necessary. The position pays $52,000–$54,000 per year, based on education and clinical license. Employees must complete CPI and CPR training and pass an agility and strength evaluation. A current, valid driver's license is required.

Requirements

Master's degree in a social services field; accepted fields may include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy, with other fields subject to review.
Must be willing to pursue licensure with supervision provided.
One year of counseling experience.
Experience working with youth.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Current, valid driver's license.
Must complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Must be able to walk, stand, run, climb stairs, and demonstrate physical agility for prolonged periods.
Must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a residential setting.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families.

Responsibilities

Facilitate individual and family therapy for a caseload of 2 to 4 youth.
Serve as a liaison between program staff, outside providers such as custodial agencies, and counselors.
Prepare and help lead weekly team meetings.
Complete admissions and discharges for youth on residential campuses.
Coordinate off-campus home passes and supervise on-campus family visits.
Co-lead at least 3 hours of group therapy per week.
Provide coverage for residential counselors, including facilitating individual and group sessions.
Assist with front desk coverage as needed.
Complete daily documentation, including contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes, 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 and growth and development opportunities.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.