Family Counselor at Youth Villages

OverviewCompany OverviewYouth 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 OverviewThis position is responsible for providing Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to youth ages 12 to 17 that display serious antisocial behaviors and are at-risk of placement out of the home due to their behaviors. Our MST program is built on the principle that the serious behavior problems of a child typically stem from a combination of influences including family factors, deviant peer group, problems in school or the community, and individual characteristics. The MST model calls for simultaneously addressing all of those inter-related areas.Position Overviewand ExpectationsMST Family counselor carries a caseload of five (5) families.The MST model requires the Family Counselor to meet with each family on their caseload at least three times per week. Conduct MST assessments that include identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context.Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.Participate in all MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.Additional InformationSchedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends and after-hours, requiring one weekly rotation per month.Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the homeApplicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.MST Family Counselors will be reimbursed for applicable mileageExtensive training providedQualificationsIt is Youth Villages' policy to hire MST Family Counselors that meet one of the following levels of education and experience:Clinical Licensed Applicant Qualifications:Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A.Master's Degree Applicant Qualifications:Must possess degree at time of application.Degree must be in a clinical field of study.Must have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with designated population.Bachelor's Degree Applicant Qualifications:Must possess degree at time of application.Degree must be in a clinical field of study.Must have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with designated population.Preferred Clinical Experience and Skills:Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional) family therapiesTherapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniquesCouples therapy using behaviorally based approachesBehavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performanceImplementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth's natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)Collaboration and partnership with community agenciesPrevious work providing in-home or community-based therapy servicesBenefitsMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervisionGrowth & development through continuous trainingClinical and administrative advancement opportunitiesSalary:$62,000 - $70,000 - Salary quoted is based on education and experience.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.Company Description:In more than 30 years, Youth Villages has built a reputation as a leader in children’s behavioral health. Our approach to helping children and families find lasting success centers on intensive work with children and families, measuring outcomes, keeping children in the community whenever safely possible and providing accountability to families and funders. We help more than 25,000 of America’s most vulnerable children and families each year. Youth Villages has been recognized by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.