LifeSet Specialist – Jackson, TN

Youth Villages

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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 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 themselves and our organization.

Program Overview

Our LifeSet Transitional Living Specialists provide their 16-22-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.

In addition to providing LifeSet transitional living services to young adults, our specialists may also provide case management services to Extension of Foster Care (EFC) youth.  Extension of Foster Care provides an opportunity for a young adult to remain in foster care up to age 21 and receive resources and support to ensure better outcomes.  EFC services include case management, placement support, and judicial oversight. 

Job Responsibilities

Position Overview

• Carry an average caseload of 9-12 youth including LifeSet (weekly sessions) and EFC (monthly sessions); the frequency of sessions may increase or decrease as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on the basis of clinical need.
• Provide on-call crisis support to LifeSet clients 24 hours a day 7 days a week (alternating on-call duties with other specialists).
• Provide accurate and complete information to the Clinical Supervisor in a timely manner in the event of a crisis situation.
• Implement suggestions of interventions provided by the 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 and LifeSet Model Principles.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of the young adult’s needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective.
• Engage and align with the young adult and their support system to elicit full participation in treatment.
• Attend court hearings and foster care review boards with EFC young adults

Additional Information

• The schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based on 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

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a social services discipline is strongly preferred
• A Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline is 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. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
• One year of related experience in counseling and/or case management is required
• 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

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please apply through the following link: https://careers-youthvillages.icims.com/jobs/19911/lifeset-specialist/job

Details

• Date Posted: April 16, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Children / Youth