SWITCH Clinical Specialist - Memphis Allies

Youth Villages • Memphis, TN

2d • $52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Memphis Allies SWITCH Clinical Specialists engage adults (ages 19 to 30) that are at high-risk for gun violence and are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring an intensive and individualized treatment plan. Clinical Specialists are an important part of the multi-disciplinary team as they help participants learn new ways of coping with the challenges that trigger many of them to engage in gun violence by providing individual and group therapy, working together to address challenges and make changes to their lives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (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)
• One year of related experience or direct casework (strongly preferred)
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults in need of crisis intervention (preferred)
• Clinical experience (preferred)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload of 20 to 24 adults and meets with each participant individually at least once per week
• Facilitates daily group sessions focused on trauma and stress management in collaboration with a trained Life Coach
• Provides treatment at a designated site within the community they serve
• Develops individualized treatment plans for each participant and conducts ongoing review of treatment progress on a regular basis
• Provides on-call crisis support to adults (schedules vary by location but may include holidays, weekends, and evenings)
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off: 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
• Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees