Licensed Assessment Counselor - Dogwood Campus

Youth Villages; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Youth Villages in Tennessee seeks an Assessment Counselor to ensure residential and treatment services for youth. You will collaborate with staff and residents to develop and implement goals, conduct assessments, and document care, applying trauma-informed approaches to support positive outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s in a social services field and active clinical licensure (or within 60 days) with experience in at-risk youth and residential settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required)
• Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW) or 60 days away from completion of licensure (required)
• Experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)
• Experience in a residential setting (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Works with staff and residents to develop and implement individual and group goals
• Completes psychosexual risk assessments and communicates with program staff
• Provides individual therapy and family therapy as needed
• Maintains required records in a timely fashion
• Communicates critical events to the supervisor and program staff

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in social services

Licensed (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW) or within licensure window

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.As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.orgProgram Overview: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.Position Overview:The Assessment Counselor ensures that residential and treatment services are provided to each resident within each respective program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Assessment Counselor:Works with other staff and residents to develop and implement individual and group goalsCompletes thorough psychosexual risk assessments and communicates with program staffCompletes face-to-face assessments for residents before and after crisisDocuments individual and group therapy as necessaryProvides general leadership through role modeling for both staff and residentsProvides individual therapy that encompasses the ability to comfort and listen as necessaryProvides family therapy through evaluations that focus on interpretations of family rules, roles, and parent figures and the ability to recognize and confront problematic family interventionsCoordinates appropriate therapeutic action on an individual basis regarding home and/or parental visits as neededFormulates assessments and treatment plans that reflects Youth Villages' philosophiesProvides quality case management and customer service that reflect Youth Villages' mission and valuesProvides support in development and evaluation of daily milieu to meet treatment needs of youth and groupCommunicates all critical events to the supervisor and program staffInterviews youth to obtain information concerning psychiatric history and/or other pertinent information to complete youth's in-take documentationMaintains required records in a timely fashion for assigned youth and family unitsPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Information:The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds.Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license.Qualifications:Master’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)Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW) or 60 days away from completion of licensure (required)Experience working with at-risk youth (preferred)Experience in a residential setting (preferred)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible scheduleYouth Villages BenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)Time off:2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunities*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.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 not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.