PRN Behavioral Youth Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Mileage & cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Youth Villages, Inc. seeks purpose-driven individuals to work with youth ages 6 to 17 in residential settings across Tennessee and Georgia.

The role supports treatment programs, delivers life skills instruction, assists in planning and documentation, and participates in transports and therapeutic activities. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, experience with at-risk youth, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families preferred.
• Experience working with youth required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teaches youth life skills and provides for daily physical care.
• Assists in treatment planning for each youth.
• Participates in youth transports to appointments, court dates, and outings.
• Participates in recreation therapy sessions with groups of youth.
• Helps youth develop coping skills using therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitates group therapy to build life skills and anger control.
• Completes daily documentation in an EMR system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Tools

EMR system

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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches youth necessary life skills and provides for their daily physical care
• Assists in treatment planning for each youth
• Participates in youth transports to various locations (including but not limited to doctors' appointments, court dates, community outings, home passes, etc.)
• Participates in recreation therapy sessions with their assigned group of youth
• Helps youth develop and implement positive coping skills using therapeutic interventions
• Facilitates group therapy sessions to support youth building life skills, social skills, moral reasoning skills, and anger control skills
• Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional 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:

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with youth (required)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge

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

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, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and services to emotionally and behaviorally troubled youth and their families.

Mental Health Care Medical Practices Hospitals and Health Care

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

75 employees on LinkedIn

Jan 23 Feb 26

Where they work

PO Box 341154, Memphis, Tennessee 38184, US