Mobile Crisis Counselor: Family-Centered Care & Flex Schedule

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a dedicated Crisis Response Counselor in Tennessee to provide rapid, crisis assessment and in-home or community-based intervention for youth up to age 18. The role supports families and coordinates with community partners to stabilize crises and ensure safety.

The position emphasizes ongoing treatment, collaboration with crisis teams, and flexibility to meet youth and family needs. A Master’s degree in a social services field and licensure progress are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Provisional licensure or working toward licensure is strongly preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth and/or families is preferred.
• One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments.
• Utilizes crisis respite homes when appropriate.
• Provides ongoing treatment and intervention to support the youth/family until appropriate services are secured.
• Works well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere.
• Collaborates with adult crisis teams and community consumers.
• Attends weekly meetings for professional development to enhance clinical skills.
• Completes accurate documentation in an EMR system.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written/verbal/oral skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Provisionally licensed (LMSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or licensure in progress

Job description

Youth Villages is seeking a dedicated Crisis Response Counselor in Tennessee to provide rapid, crisis assessment and in-home or community-based intervention for youth up to age 18. The role supports families and coordinates with community partners to stabilize crises and ensure safety.

The position emphasizes ongoing treatment, collaboration with crisis teams, and flexibility to meet youth and family needs. A Master’s degree in a social services field and licensure progress are highly valued.