PRN-Residential Master's Level Counselor
Company: Youth Villages
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Company 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 20+
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 OverviewYouth Villages' Residential Treatment programs
serve children with emotional and behavioral problems. - Our
residential campuses provide the setting for an intensive treatment
program that combines the unique balance of structure and freedom.
This enables children and their families to identify, understand
and cope with their individual needs and develop the skills
necessary to succeed in less restrictive settings. - We have three
different types of facilities-Intensive Residential Centers, Open
Campuses, and Group Homes. Located in Tennessee, Georgia, and
Massachusetts, all of these facilities utilize the Re-Education of
Emotionally Disturbed Children therapy model (Re-Ed). -Position
OverviewWork directly with 8-12 youth on a daily basis providing
individual, group and family therapy to each residentProvide case
management and discharge planning for assigned youthFacilitate
linkage to community resourcesFacilitating treatment meetings and
consultationsSalary -$21 / hour
Qualifications
RequirementsA Master's degree in a social services -discipline -is
required Current LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in the state of Georgia
is preferredMust be willing to pursue licensure with supervision
provided One year of counseling experience is -required Experience
in a residential setting is preferredExperience working with
at-risk youth is -a preferredExperience working with youth is
requiredExcellent written, verbal, and oral skillsAbility to manage
multiple priorities simultaneouslyBasic computer knowledgeAbility
to maintain a flexibleExperience growth and development through our
continuous training, as well as tuition and licensure
reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to advance both clinically
and administratively with Youth Villages.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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