SWITCH Youth Clinical Specialist - Memphis Allies

Youth Villages • Bartlett, TN

137d • $52,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Drug and Alcohol Education or Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Guidance Counseling, Human Services, or Marriage and Family Therapy is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science that includes 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques is required.
• Experience with direct casework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth and caregivers that are at high-risk for gun violence.
• Develop, implement, and monitor an intensive and individualized treatment plan.
• Provide individual and family therapy to youth ages 12 up to 19 who have mental health and/or high-risk behavior.
• Carry a minimum caseload of nine high risk youth.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each case.
• Document all sessions within a pre-established cycle time in Youth Villages electronic medical records system.
• Provide community-based services, which may include in home or other community-based locations therapeutic services to the youth and caregivers.
• Meet with each participant and family a minimum of two times per week.
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by Supervisor and/or Program Expert in a timely manner.
• Provide accurate and complete information to the Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that is convenient for the participant.
• Maintain adherence to the legal guidelines as a mandated reporter.
• Maintain adherence to confidentiality within the ethical and legal guidelines.
• Develop and implement, with the aid of the Clinical Supervisor, a Professional Development Plan.
• Follow up on and/or implement all recommendations/feedback given by Clinical Supervisor, Regional Supervisor and/or Program Expert.
• Attend all training courses as required.
• Attend weekly Group Supervision and provide and receive support and guidance regarding each counselor's caseload.
• Participate in weekly Consultation with Program Expert concerning case strategies and case progress.
• Scheduled to be on call which can include holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Collaborate with other partners and services the youth, family, and caregivers are involved in.
• Assist with connecting the youth, family, and caregivers with resources as needed.
• Ability and means to drive frequently; provide proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used, and possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree