Crisis Response Counselor

Job summary
*Ask about our $2,000 relocation assistance!*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.We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of children and families in crises in their natural environments.• Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate• Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to maintain the families until appropriate services are secured• Working non-traditional hours• Having flexibility in your schedule• Working well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere• Documentation that is online/ web-based and available to you from home• Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers• Counselors may serve a 60+ mile radius from the office• Counselors may be required to attend meetings on their days off
Requirements
• A mental health or clinical master's degree is required.• Candidates may be considered if within 6 months of graduating with a mental health or clinical master's degree• Licensure is preferred (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT).• One year of relevant experience is preferred• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously• Basic computer knowledge• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule• Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision• 401(k)• 2 weeks paid vacation• 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