Nashville, TN
9 days ago
Residential Masters Level Counselor
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Company Overview


Youth Villages has been a national leader in the 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

 

Youth Villages’ Residential Treatment programs serve children with emotional and behavioral problems.  Our residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings.  We have three different types of facilities—Intensive Residential Centers, Open Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee and Georgia, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed). 

 

Position Overview

 

Provide individual therapy that encompasses the ability to comfort and listen as neededProvides family therapy through evaluations that focus on interpretations of family rules and roles, parent figures and ability to recognize and confront problematic family interventionsCoordinates with Counselor appropriate therapeutic action on an individual basis regarding visits home, parental visits with the youth as neededFormulates assessments and treatment conceptualization that reflects Youth Villages' philosophiesProvide quality case management and customer relationships that reflect Youth Villages Mission and valuesProvides support in development and evaluation of daily milieu to meet treatment needs of youth and groupCommunicates all critical events to the Supervisor and program staffInterviews youth to obtain information concerning psychiatric history or other pertinent information to develop youth psycho-social and in-take documentationMaintains required records in a timely fashion for assigned youth and family unitsProvides group therapy to develop skills needed in community and family living.Develops and maintains treatment planning for youth in coordination with Intercept Counselor and the family's treatment planDetermines and coordinates need for additional psychological, psychiatric, and medical assessments.In cases where there is no Intercept Counselor, the Residential Counselor will perform the following duties: Serves as the primary contact with state custodial designeesEngages and prepares family to accept responsibility for return of child to home environmentDevelops and maintains family treatment plan to facilitate youth returning home in coordination with youth treatment planCoordinates emergency placements as requiredConsults with the treatment team, Intercept Counselor, and/or appropriate staff members to plan the placement, transfers, and discharge of the youth. Ensures that all parties involved in discharge plans are notified and prepared for discharge placement (i.e.youth, family members, treatment team staff)Coordinates weekend visits of youth including meeting therapeutic leave of absence goals from out of home placementsEstablishes joint accountability with Intercept Counselor for outcomes, length of stay, and cost of treatmentParticipates in the maintenance of good staff communications between all departments and levels of staffCoordinates for transportation for therapeutic leave of absence. Arranges transportation for therapeutic leave of absence from out of home placements 

Salary

$60000 - $63000 / year based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

Requirements

 

A Master's degree in a social services discipline is required
Must be willing to pursue licensure with supervision provided
One year of counseling experience is required
Experience in a residential setting is preferred
Experience working with at-risk youth is a preferred
Experience working with youth is required
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)
2 weeks paid vacation
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

 

 

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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