We are hiring a confident Family Counselor to join our awesome team at Youth Villages in Durham, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Family Counselor is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Family Counselor at Youth Villages today!
Company Overview
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the 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.
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.
ResponsibilitiesProgram Overview Do you have a passion for working with children and families? Youth Villages is looking for compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to empower youth and families by creating strength-based behavior change that will be sustained long after treatment ends.
You will receive training in the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) model as you begin working with families, youth, their communities, and other key members of their ecology to implement MST as designed. Extensive research has proven the effectiveness of MST. MST therapists do whatever it takes, via close collaboration with all involved, to address the needs of juveniles with criminal offenses and, in some cases, substance abuse. You will empower families to address challenging and/or problematic behavior and to help youth aged 12 - 17 make life-transforming changes. Treatment progress is made through intensive interventions such as skill building, changing unhelpful family interactions, and increasing social support, to name a few.
For more information on Multisystemic Therapy, please watch this video: How Does MST Work?or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUhcojAeC9E&feature=youtu.be
MST currently operates in 34 states and 15 countries with 2,500+ clinicians. Over 200,000 families have been positively impacted by MST. With 60+ studies, MST features the largest body of evidence, by far, of successful interventions for high risk youth.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career that will achieve lasting impact, apply to become an MST therapist at Youth Villages.
Position Overview
Carries a caseload of 4-5 families. Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week. Caseloads are kept low so therapists are able to dedicate enough time to working with each family.
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 therapists are provided with technology (offline note taking, computers) to be able to complete documentation efficiently in the field.
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
Dedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor, MST program expert and team members through weekly group supervision and consultation meetings, as well as individual clinical development meetings with MST Supervisors.
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
Salary $41000 - $48000 / year based on education level and clinical license
QualificationsQualifications for Family Counselors It is Youth Villages' policy to hire only counselors that meet the Youth Villages 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, 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
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
Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement As of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.
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. Benefits of working as a Family Counselor in Durham, NC:
? Company offers great benefits
? Company offers career progression opportunities
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