PRN Crisis Response Counselor
About The Position
Our Specialized Crisis Services program serves children and adolescents under the age of 18 who are experiencing a crisis- suicidal, homicidal, physical aggression, or psychosis. The program specializes in working with the client, family, and other systemic key participants to assess the risks versus the protective factors to keep the client and others safe. Specialized Crisis Services strives to use the least restrictive environment. The Youth Villages’ SCS Program uses a systematic treatment model where interventions are parent focused bringing change through the family, school, community, and peer groups; training staff intensively in conducting assessment, crisis management, in-home treatment, and respite care. Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of children and families in crises in their natural environments. Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain the families until appropriate services are secured Working non-traditional hours Having flexibility in your schedule Working well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere Documentation that is online/ web-based and available to you from home Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers Counselors may serve a 60+ mile radius from the office Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process. Most crisis response assessment is remote, completed virtually. There may be travel for some in-person assessments.Youth Villages' SCS teams are based out of the following cities: Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville, Columbia, Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Morristown and Knoxville.
Requirements
- A mental health or clinical master’s degree is required.
- Candidates may be considered if within 6 months of graduating with a mental health or clinical master’s degree
- Licensure is preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- One year of relevant experience is preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible scheduleCounselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance
- Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months
Nice To Haves
- Licensure is preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
- One year of relevant experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of children and families in crises in their natural environments.
- Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate
- Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain the families until appropriate services are secured
- Working non-traditional hours
- Having flexibility in your schedule
- Working well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere
- Documentation that is online/ web-based and available to you from home
- Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers
- Counselors may serve a 60+ mile radius from the office
- Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off
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Job Type
Part-time
