PRN Crisis Response Counselor

Youth Villages•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Youth Villages’ Specialized Crisis Services (SCS) Program provides rapid assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The program uses thorough, strength-based assessments and crisis management to support the safety of youth and others. Staff work with youth, families, and community partners to assess risk and develop immediate stabilization plans. Services are delivered in homes or community settings, with ongoing treatment and intervention to help maintain family stability until appropriate long-term services are secured. The PRN Crisis Response Counselor provides mobile crisis response and assessment in the youth’s natural environment, supports youth and families through ongoing treatment, and coordinates with crisis teams and community partners. The position requires a flexible, non-traditional schedule based on the availability of the youth and families served. Staff attend three weekly meetings for professional development, which may occur on a scheduled day off, and complete documentation in an electronic medical record system.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a social services discipline. Relevant degrees include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; other degrees are subject to review.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Automobile for work purposes and proof of auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Provisional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or working toward licensure.
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position.
One year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments.
Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate.
Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to support the youth and family until appropriate services are secured.
Work effectively with others in a highly supervised atmosphere.
Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers.
Attend three weekly meetings—individual, team, and clinical consultation—for professional development and to enhance clinical skills; meetings may fall on a scheduled day off.
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).
Paid vacation: two weeks for full-time employees and 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 opportunities for growth and development.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.