PRN Crisis Response Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
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 35+
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
Our Specialized Crisis Services program serves children and
adolescents under the age of 18 who are experiencing a crisis -
suicidal, homicidal, physical aggression, or psychosis. The program
specializes in working with the client, family, and other systemic
key participants to assess the risks versus the protective factors
to keep the client and others safe. Specialized Crisis Services
strives to use the least restrictive environment.
Position Overview
Additional Information
Schedules vary and will be discussed in greater detail during the
interview process. Most crisis response assessment is remote,
completed virtually. There may be travel for some in-person
assessments. Youth Villages' SCS teams are based out of the
following cities: Memphis, Paris, Dyersburg, Jackson, Nashville,
Columbia, Cookeville, Clarksville, Dickson, Chattanooga, Johnson
City, Morristown, and Knoxville.
Salary
$20 - $22 / hour based on education.
Qualifications
Requirements
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.
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