Family Intervention Specialist
Overview
- Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
- Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
- 3 supervision meetings a week
- Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
- Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend each month
- Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities
- Remote position / can work from anywhere in the coverage radius! Will cover East Central region (Cherokee, Calhoun, Cleburne, Randolph, Clay, St.
Clair, and Talladega counties)
Additional Information
Schedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based around clients’ availability. Since counselors are heavily involved with each family, long hours may be required.
Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for mileage.
Salary
$49000 - $52000 / year based on education and clinical license
Qualifications
Requirements
A Master's degree in a social services discipline is required; must be eligible for clinical licensure
Degrees that can be considered include : social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
Must have 5 years of experience post-graduate, in a clinical counseling or case management setting
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Experience growth and development through our continuous training as well as tuition and licensure reimbursement or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages
Additional 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)