- Carry a caseload of 4-6 families
- Provide individual therapeutic treatment interventions for assigned caseloads and provide ongoing assessment and review
- Meet with families minimum of 3x per week
- Conduct on-going assessment of the clients needs from a strength focused, solution based perspective
- Provide on-call crisis support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call schedule
- Collaborate with other community members working toward the success of the youth; that could be attending court or meeting with teachers
- Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills
- Schedule 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 mileage
- If clinical licensure hours are needed (LPC, LCSW,etc.), this position qualifies for gaining those as you work with young people
- This position serves Crawford, Sebastian, Johnson, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Yell counties
- A 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
- At least 1 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
- Schedule 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 mileage
- If clinical licensure hours are needed (LPC, LCSW,etc.), this position qualifies for gaining those as you work with young people
- This position serves Crawford, Sebastian, Johnson, Franklin, Logan, Scott, and Yell counties
- A 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
- At least 1 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
In-Home Counselor/Social Worker Relocation Required to Fort Smith, AR - Amarillo, United States - Careerbuilder-US
Description
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**Relocation required to Fort Smith, Arkansas area**
Who is Youth Villages?
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 yourself and our organization.
Responsibilities
Program Overview
The Intercept Intensive In-Home Program is an effective alternative treatment for children and youth who otherwise would be placed in foster care, residential treatment, detention centers, hospitals or other juvenile facilities. Diverting youth from these out of home placements, Intercept family intervention specialists provide guidance and treatment resources for youth and families in their own homes.
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Salary
$ $57000 / year based on education and clinical license
Qualifications
Requirements
Program Overview
The Intercept Intensive In-Home Program is an effective alternative treatment for children and youth who otherwise would be placed in foster care, residential treatment, detention centers, hospitals or other juvenile facilities. Diverting youth from these out of home placements, Intercept family intervention specialists provide guidance and treatment resources for youth and families in their own homes.
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