PRN Crisis Response Counselor

Youth Villages; Cookeville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's mental health is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Specialized Crisis Services team. This role involves providing mobile crisis response and strength-based assessments to children and families in crisis. You'll work in a dynamic environment, offering ongoing treatment and support while collaborating with community resources. With a focus on flexibility and non-traditional hours, this position allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. If you have a strong sense of purpose and a desire to help others, this opportunity could be your next positive career move.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services required; clinical master's program enrollment preferred.
• One year of clinical experience counseling youth is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis response and thorough assessments in natural environments.
• Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers.

Skills

Crisis Management

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Enrollment in Clinical Master's Program

Tools

Basic Computer Knowledge

Job description

Overview

*This is a PRN position*

Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 35+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Responsibilities

Program Overview

Our Specialized Crisis Services program serves children and adolescents under the age of 18 who are experiencing a crisis- suicidal, homicidal, physical aggression, or psychosis. The program specializes in working with the client, family, and other systemic key participants to assess the risks versus the protective factors to keep the client and others safe. Specialized Crisis Services strives to use the least restrictive environment. The Youth Villages’ SCS Program uses a systematic treatment model where interventions are parent focused bringing change through the family, school, community, and peer groups; training staff intensively in conducting assessment, crisis management, in-home treatment, and respite care.

Position Overview

• Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of children and families in crises in their natural environments.
• Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate.
• Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain the families until appropriate services are secured.
• Work non-traditional hours.
• Have flexibility in your schedule.
• Work well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere.
• Document online/web-based and available from home.
• Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers.
• Counselors may serve a 60+ mile radius from the office.
• Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off.

Additional Information

Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process. Most crisis response assessment is remote, completed virtually. There may be travel for some in-person assessments. Counties Served: Putnam, White, Warren, Cannon, Wilson, DeKalb, Cumberland, Fentress, Overton, Jackson, Smith, Trousdale, Macon.

Salary

$20 - $22 / hour based on education.

Qualifications

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required. Candidates must be completed with or enrolled in a clinical master's program. Degrees that can be considered include: social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications. One year of clinical experience counseling with youth. Applicants who are provisionally licensed or working towards licensure are strongly preferred. Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule. Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance.

Mileage Reimbursement

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.