Family Intervention Specialist

Youth Villages; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Training opportunities

Job summary

Youth Villages is recruiting for an Intercept® Family Intervention Specialist to deliver in‑home, strength‑based mental health support to families. You will carry a caseload of 4–6 families and conduct regular sessions in family settings, with travel within the service area as needed.

The role includes ongoing assessments, professional development, and collaboration with other professionals to create effective treatment plans. A current driver's license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Master’s degree in a social services discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 4 to 6 families.
• Hold individual and family sessions three times a week.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of youth from a strength‑focused perspective.
• Attend three weekly meetings for professional development.
• Travel up to 60–80 miles to meet families in homes and communities.
• Collaborate with providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a plan.
• Provide on‑call crisis support; schedules vary by location.
• Document accurately in an EMR system.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Job description

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research‑based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. We serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C., and lead the field in children’s mental and behavioral health.

Program Overview

Intercept® is an evidence‑based intensive, in‑home program that focuses on keeping families together by preventing out‑of‑home placements or facilitating reunification after such placements. It serves youth from birth to age 18 who face serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, such as abuse or neglect. Services are provided by highly trained Family Intervention Specialists directly in the family’s home and community – Intercept® is not an office‑based program. The goal is to provide intensive, strength‑based support tailored to each family’s unique needs, helping them achieve lasting change through evidence‑based mental health interventions and the development of new parenting and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of 4 to 6 families.
• Hold individual and family sessions three times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength‑focused, solution‑based perspective.
• Attend three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Drive up to 60–80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities; additional travel may be required.
• Collaborate with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan.
• Provide on‑call crisis support to the youth and family; schedules vary by location.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional, based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline (required).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Paid vacation: 2 weeks (full‑time) / 1 week (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 and development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
• Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in our work with children and young adults. We are opposed to racism in any of its forms and are dedicated to inclusion, equity, and diversity.