PRN Crisis Response Counselor

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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.

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
• Working non-traditional hours
• Having flexibility in your schedule
• Working well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere
• Documentation that is online / web-based and available to you 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 assessments are remote, completed virtually. There may be travel for some in-person assessments.

Southeast Counties Served Van Buren, Bledsoe, Rhea, Grundy, Sequatchie, Franklin, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, Polk, Meigs, and McMinn

Salary $20 - $22 / hour based on education

Requirements

Equal Opportunity 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.

Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity 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 train our employees to work with communities we serve and with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work we do each day.

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