Crisis Response Counselor - Clarksville Job at Youth Villages, Nashville, TN

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  • Youth Villages
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

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 35+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.

 

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Job Responsibilities

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. This position consists of both telehealth and in-person assessments.
Youth Villages’ SCS teams are based out of the following cities: Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville, Columbia, Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Morristown and Knoxville.

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

 

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in a clinical or mental health discipline is required

Candidates may be considered if within 6 months of graduating with a mental health or clinical Master’s degree
Degrees that can be considered include: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.

One year of clinical experience with youth preferred
Applicants who are provisionally licensed or working towards licensure are strongly preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance

Acceptable driving record – Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months

 

Additional Information

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

How to Apply

Apply on our website at – https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/24082/crisis-response-counselor/job

Details

  • Date Posted: April 7, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,

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