Youth Services Counselor & Treatment Coordinator

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to coordinate comprehensive treatment and related services for youth in day treatment and residential programs. The role requires building a therapeutic rapport, coordinating treatment plans, and communicating progress with families and providers.

Responsibilities include direct counseling, crisis intervention, safety oversight, and collaboration with service networks.

Qualifications

• Empathy and clear, honest communication with youth and families.
• Ability to develop rapport and support therapeutic plans.
• Strong collaboration with service providers and family members.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with each youth and family.
• Update families on youth progress and needs.
• Develop and review integrated treatment plans with youth, families, and providers.
• Evaluate youth responsiveness to treatment plans.
• Provide direct services including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist in planning treatment assessments and transitions.
• Represent the agency at meetings and with service providers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cooperation

Professionalism

Respectfulness

Able-bodied

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to coordinate comprehensive treatment and related services for youth in day treatment and residential programs. The role requires building a therapeutic rapport, coordinating treatment plans, and communicating progress with families and providers.

Responsibilities include direct counseling, crisis intervention, safety oversight, and collaboration with service networks.