HM - Family Counselor

Youth Villages is a nationally recognized non-profit organization helping youth, young adults, and families live successfully. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of over 4,000, services in 26 states and D.C., and an annual operating budget of over $400 million, the organization serves more than 40,000 individuals annually.  Our commitment to helping youth, young adults, and families find success spans 40 years and includes a comprehensive array of evidence-based programs and services implemented by Youth Villages and our partner organizations and complementary systems change efforts, including state and federal policy, national advocacy, and research. We seek individuals with a strong sense of purpose who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families.

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Qualifications for Family Counselors It is Youth Villages’ policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina. Please refer to the requirements below to ensure that your education and experience qualify you for the position to which you are applying.   Master’s Degree Applicants : Must possess degree at time of application Degree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below) Must have one year, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)   Bachelor’s Degree Applicants : Must possess degree at time of application Degree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below) Must have two years, pre- OR post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below) Licensed Applicants : Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina : LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA   Degrees Accepted : Social Work Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice Marriage and Family Therapy Exceptions may be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques.   Experience Accepted : Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors : Truancy, Alcohol / Substance Abuse, Homicidal / Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal / Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial Behaviors Experience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions Other Skills Required : Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Exceptional time-management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus   Salary : 54,000 - 62,000   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. Position Overview Carries a caseload of 4-5 families.  Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week.  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.  Documentation is web-based and most locations provide voice-recognition technology. Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week.  Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month. Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communities Works closely with multiple types of clinical supervision provided in individual and group settings led by trained and licensed MST professionals.  Review of progress generally occurs at frequent intervals. Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment.   Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance. Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

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.