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Youth Villages

LifeSet Specialist

Clarksville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,000.00 - $60,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
On-call
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
prescription drug coverage
Vision
401(k)
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Licensure supervision
continuous training
Clinical advancement opportunities
Administrative advancement opportunities

Job Description

Youth Villages is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth, young people, and their families across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. Established over 30 years ago, Youth Villages has earned recognition from esteemed institutions such as Harvard Business School, U.S. News & World Report, and The White House due to its impactful, results-oriented approach to youth mental and behavioral health. With a dedicated staff of more than 5,000 professionals working in 29 states and the District of Columbia, the organization serves over 40,000 young people annually. Youth Villages' commitment extends... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferred
  • a Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is required
  • degrees that can be considered include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy
  • other degrees must be evaluated to determine if they meet qualifications
  • one year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
  • 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
  • valid driver’s license
  • personal vehicle for work purposes
  • auto insurance

Job Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline
  • one year of related experience in counseling and/or case management
  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills
  • ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • basic computer knowledge
  • ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Job Duties

  • Carry an average caseload of 9-12 young adults including LifeSet (weekly sessions) and EFC (monthly sessions)
  • meet with the young adult a minimum of one time per week
  • provide on-call crisis support to the young person 24 hours a day 7 days a week (alternating on-call duties)
  • provide accurate and complete information to Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis
  • implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or Licensed Program Expert
  • participate weekly in all supervision exercises
  • provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ Mission and Values and LifeSet Model Principles
  • conduct on-going assessment of the young adult’s needs from a strength focused, solution-based perspective
  • engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment
  • attend court hearings and foster care review boards with EFC young adults

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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