Pre-Service Coordinator

Youth Villages; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Pre-Service Coordinator to support the Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC). You will market for referrals, gather and verify eligibility, coordinate with clinical teams, and provide crisis support as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

The role requires a Master's in a social services field and Mississippi DMH credentialing, with the ability to work non-traditional hours and travel up to 60–100 miles as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline is required.
• Must have or be eligible for Mississippi DMH credentialing.
• Experience in mental health assessments and working with at-risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Market to referral sources and maintain contact for referrals.
• Collect clinical information for MYPAC admission and verify Medicaid eligibility.
• Provide crisis response during eligibility determination.
• Attend weekly meetings for professional development and supervision.
• Document accurately in the EMR system and complete referral packets.
• Coordinate care across clinical, care coordination, and case management services.
• Support families and youth with intensive community-based services.

Skills

Customer service

Mental health assessment

Communication

Organization

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Mississippi DMH credentialing

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.org

Program Overview:

Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) is a home- and community-based Medicaid program serving children and young people (ages 6 to 21) with significant behavioral and mental health needs. The program follows the High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) model—a collaborative, family-driven process that coordinates individualized care across multiple service systems. MYPAC provides clinical, care coordination, and case management services as an alternative to residential treatment, focusing on intensive community support to keep children safely at home. MYPAC teams are available 24/7 for crisis intervention and ongoing support, offering in-home individual and family therapy, as well as medication management. Rooted in the principles of “Family Voice, Family Choice,” this program ensures that services are youth-guided and family-driven. The HFW approach emphasizes a strength-based philosophy, bringing together community resources and natural supports to foster long-term success and stability for youth and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Pre-Service Coordinator:

• Markets for new referrals by conducting marketing presentations, calling previous referral sources, and identifying new referral targets in the community
• Maintains regular contact with known referral sources and provides appropriate customer service to all external and internal customers
• Communicates at least weekly with Regional Supervisor regarding active referral numbers, referral needs, red-flag referrals, progress/barriers, and census projections
• Processes forms, conducts assessments, and completes referral packets in a timely manner for submission to Placement Services
• Contacts current and previous service providers during the referral process to gain multiple perspectives and to discuss needs for ongoing services after enrollment in the program
• Collects all clinical information necessary for MYPAC admission, verifies Medicaid eligibility, and provides additional support with obtaining MYPAC Medicaid eligibility if inactive
• Provides crisis response and intervention to help families when emergency situations arise during eligibility determination
• Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster trainings to enhance clinical skills
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is 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 as commutes can range upwards of 60 to 100 miles.

Salary $52000 - $55000 / year based on education and clinical 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 have or be eligible for Mississippi's DMH credentialing (required)
• Experience in providing customer service and comprehensive mental health assessments (preferred)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (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

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off: 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
• *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.

Youth Villages® is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems.

Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.