SWITCH Clinical Specialist - Memphis Allies
About The Position
Memphis Allies, launched by Youth Villages, is a bold, collaborative initiative designed to reduce gun violence and build safer, stronger neighborhoods across Memphis. The program brings together community groups, organizations, and local resources to expand opportunities for adults, youth, and their families while addressing the root causes of violence. At the heart of this effort is the Support with Intent To Create Hope (SWITCH) model—an innovative approach that combines street outreach and life coaching with intensive clinical services and case management. Through SWITCH and SWITCH Youth, Memphis Allies staff identify, connect with, and support adults (ages 19 to 30) and youth (ages 12 to 19) at the highest risk of involvement in gun violence, who may have been recently arrested, on probation, or are re-entering the community after incarceration. By meeting individuals where they are and surrounding them with consistent support, Memphis Allies is working to build stability and safety, change lives, reduce gun violence, and strengthen communities. 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
- 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)
- 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
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Automobile for work purposes
- Proof of auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred)
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)
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
