About this opportunity
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce lists this Crisis Response Counselor opportunity in columbia, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Crisis Response Counselor
Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. We serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. We do what works—partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters—helping children and families live successfully.
Youth Villages' Specialized Crisis Services (SCS) Program provides rapid, effective assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, such as suicidal or homicidal thoughts, severe depression, physical aggression, psychosis, or acting in a destructive or uncontrollable manner. The program offers thorough, strength-based assessments and crisis management to ensure the safety of the youth and others involved. Families, community members, and providers can reach out for support regardless of whether the youth is currently receiving services from Youth Villages.
SCS staff work closely with the youth, their family, and key community partners to evaluate risk factors and develop an immediate plan for stabilization. Services are provided in the home or community to offer timely, accessible support during a crisis. In addition to crisis assessment, the program provides ongoing treatment and intervention to help maintain family stability until appropriate long-term services can be secured.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Provides mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments
Utilizes crisis respite homes when appropriate
Provides ongoing treatment and intervention to support the youth/family until appropriate services are secured
Works well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere
Collaborates with adult crisis teams and community consumers
Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary is $52,000 – $60,000 based on education and clinical license.
Position requirements include:
Master's degree in a social services discipline (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 (others subject to review)
Applicants who are provisionally licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or working towards licensure (strongly preferred)
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
One year of clinical experience (preferred)
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
Youth Villages benefits include:
Medical, dental, prescription drug coverage and vision
401(k)
Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time), 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.
Worksite address
columbia, TN, 38402, US
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