Youth development specialist Jobs in Memphis, TN

Overview

Launched by Youth Villages, Memphis Allies is a bold collaborative initiative, bringing together community groups and resources to reduce gun violence and create safer neighborhoods and more opportunity for adults and their families.

Position Summary

The Memphis Allies Clinical Specialist will engage youth and caregivers, that are at high-risk for gun violence. The Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring an intensive and individualized treatment plan. Clinical Specialists are an important part of the multi-disciplinary team as they help participants and caregivers learn new ways of coping with the challenges that trigger many of them to engage in gun violence. This partnership is important as the participants and caregivers work to address challenges and make changes to their lives. This position is responsible for providing individual and family therapy to youth ages 12 up to 19 who have mental health and / or high-risk behavior who have been involved in the justice system, such as recent arrest or on probation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries a minimum caseload of nine high risk youth. Caseloads are subject to change based on need.
• Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basis.
• Documents all sessions within a pre-established cycle time in Youth Villages electronic medical records system.
• Clinical Specialist will provide community-based services, which may include in home or other community-based locations therapeutic services to the youth and caregivers.
• Meet with each participant and family a minimum of two times per week.
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by Supervisor and / or Program Expert in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle.
• Provide accurate and complete information to the Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis
• Maintain a flexible schedule that is convenient for the participant to meet participant needs.
• Maintain adherence to the legal guidelines as a mandated reporter with the guidance of the Clinical Supervisor, Regional Supervisor, and Program Expert.
• Maintain adherence to confidentiality within the ethical and legal guidelines.
• Develop and implement, with the aid of the Clinical Supervisor, A Professional Development Plan to increase the skills necessary for completion of the job and to allow for professional growth.
• Follow up on and / or implement all recommendations / feedback given by Clinical Supervisor, Regional Supervisor and / or Program Expert for increasing clinical skills.
• Attending all training courses as required.
• Attends weekly Group Supervision and provides and receives support and guidance regarding each counselor's caseload. Attend and participate in individual supervision with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Participate in weekly Consultation with Program Expert concerning case strategies and case progress and in quarterly booster training sessions concerning specialized treatment topics
• Scheduled to be on call which can include holidays, weekends, and evenings
• Works to collaborate with other partners and services the youth, family, and caregivers are involved in.
• Assist with connecting the youth, family, and caregivers with resources as needed.
• Ability and means to drive frequently; provide proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used, and possession of a valid driver’s license is required

Salary

52,000 - $60,000 / year based on education and clinical license

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

Experience with direct casework is preferred

Physical Demands

Frequently remains in stationary position for periods of time. A person must be able to drive throughout the coverage region. Regularly needs to move throughout office to access file cabinets and office machinery. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculators, copy machines, and printer. Frequently moves, ascend / descend, and traverse to gain access to client's homes in both rural and metro areas. Constantly must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, and exchange information with clients and families regarding their therapy and care. Frequently needs to be able to recognize, judge, and observe clients as well as client homes regarding behavior and safety of surroundings.

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