In-Home Counselor / Social Worker

Overview

 

 

 

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 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.

Responsibilities

Program Overview

 

This position will provide a combination of LifeSet and Intercept services to support this region's needs.

Our LifeSet Specialists provide their 18-22 year old clients with the knowledge to utilize all available community resources. These counselors are able to help clients become self-sufficient by assisting them in locating and learning how to use community resources such as housing, employment and education.

 

Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families.  The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families.

 

Position Overview

• Carry a mixed caseload of young adults and families
• Meet with young adults a minimum of one time per week, increasing and decreasing as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need.
• Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
• Provide on call crisis support to the client 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 situation.
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by supervisor and/or consultant in a timely manner to be reflected in the next treatment plan cycle.
• Participate weekly in all supervision exercises to ensure the appropriate conceptualization and implementation of treatment.
• Provide all therapeutic services in accordance with Youth Villages’ Mission and Values
• Conduct on-going assessment of needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
• Engage and align young adults and families to elicit full participation in treatment.

*This position serves young adults and families in Northern New Hampshire including Berlin and Littleton.

 

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

 

$71000 - $86000 / year based on education and clinical license

 

Qualifications

Requirements

A Master's degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferredA Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is requiredOne year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is requiredOne year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is requiredStrong 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

 

 

Additional Benefits

 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401k2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays

Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

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