PRN Crisis Response Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview 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 30+
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 Additional Information Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during
the interview processYouth Villages' SCS teams are based out of the
following cities: Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville,
Columbia, Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Morristown
and Knoxville. Qualifications Requirements A Master's degree in a social services discipline is
requiredDegrees 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
youthApplicants who are provisionally licensed or working towards
licensure are strongly preferredExcellent written, verbal, and oral
skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic
computer knowledgeAbility to maintain a flexible scheduleCounselors
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.
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