Master's Level Clinical Liaison

Youth Villages•Memphis, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Villages is seeking a purpose-driven Master's Level Clinical Liaison to support youth in residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia. These programs serve youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges in secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes. Treatment combines structure and freedom and aims to prepare youth for success in less restrictive settings through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life-skills development, and recreation therapy at select locations. Most youth also attend accredited schools on campus. The Clinical Liaison provides therapy to a small caseload, coordinates with program staff and outside providers, and supports treatment planning and family involvement. The role also includes group therapy, coverage for residential counselors, admissions and discharges, documentation, and other duties as assigned. The position requires physical activity and participation in physical interventions when necessary, as well as completion of required CPI and CPR training and an agility and strength evaluation.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social services field is required. Considered fields include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, and marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Must be willing to pursue licensure with supervision provided.
One year of counseling experience is required.
Experience working with youth is required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must possess a 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 participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.
The work requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.

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 small caseload of 2 to 4 youth.
Act as a liaison among 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 for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.