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Family Intervention Specialist - Plymouth/Taunton | Youth Villages | Plymouth, MA
Company Overview
Youth 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.
Program Overview
Our Intercept program serves a broad population of youth, including
those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high
risk of removal from their families. The program specializes in
diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families
safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is
responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families.
Position Overview
- This position will be serve families living in the Taunton/Attleboro
area.
- Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
- Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the
convenience of the families
- 3 supervision meetings a week
- Web-based documentation (voice recognition technology in most locations)
- Provide on-call availability to families during the week, one weekend
each month
- Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
- Counselors provide treatment in individual families' homes in a wide
array of settings and communities
Additional Information
- Schedule is non-traditional, but flexible and based around clients'
availability. Since counselors are heavily involved with each family,
long hours may be required.
- Counselors must have their own vehicle to use for work purposes as well
as have liability insurance. Counselors are reimbursed for mileage.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in a social services discipline is preferred
- A Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline is required
- Experience in a clinical counseling or case management setting
- 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
Experience 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.
Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- Retirement Savings Pension Plan
- 403 (b)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
EOE
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://youthvillages.contacthr.com/22872295
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