Family Counselor

Company: Youth Villages
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview - Looking for candidates in Iredell CountyCarries a caseload of 4-5 families. Intensive treatment requires counselor to meet with each family at least three times per week. Caseloads are kept low so therapists are able to dedicate enough time to working with each family.Develops individualized treatment plans for each case. Ongoing assessments and reviews of treatment progress are performed on a regular basisDocuments all sessions within a pre-established cycle time. Documentation is web-based and therapists are provided with technology (offline note taking, computers) to be able to complete documentation efficiently in the field.Maintains on-call availability to clients during the week. Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends, requiring approximately one on-call weekend per month.Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the homeCounselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide array of settings and communitiesDedicate time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor, MST program expert and team members through weekly group supervision and consultation meetings, as well as individual clinical development meetings with MST Supervisors.Develops strong community relationships and resources with which to provide families as part of treatment.Additional InformationSchedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around 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 mileageSalary$43000 - $50000 / year based on education level and clinical license Qualifications RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in social services discipline with experience working with at-risk youth, adults, or families is required. A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred. 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. 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 scheduleCovid-19 Vaccine RequirementAs of October 15, 2021, Youth Villages has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.BenefitsMedical, 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 opportunitiesYouth 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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