PRN Residential Master's Level Counselor
About The Position
Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior. Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social services field (required)
- Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
- Must be willing to pursue licensure with supervision provided (required)
- Once year of counseling experience (required)
- Experience working with youth (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
- Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a residential setting (preferred)
- Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Works directly with 8 to 12 youth daily
- Utilizes evidence-based practices when providing individual, group and family therapy to each resident
- Creates individualized treatment plans for each youth and updates them bi-weekly
- Completes admissions and discharges for the youth on residential campuses (including initial assessment and psychosocial)
- Consults with the treatment team and other staff members to plan placements, transfers, and discharges of youth
- Coordinates weekend visits for youth and develop safety plans with families
- Facilitates treatment meetings and consultations
- Completes daily documentation (such as missed appointments, contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- 401(k)
- 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
- Growth & development through continuous training
- Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
