Family Intervention Specialist

Watch now to learn more about Intercept!Youth Villages is a national leader in the field of children''s mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.If you are looking for a positive career move where you make a difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. Currently, we are hiring for Family Intervention Specialists for our Intercept program. Responsibilities Ask us about our $6,000 Sign-on Bonus!Intercept helps both the child and the caregivers to address issues impacting the stability of the family. Family Intervention Specialist specializes in diverting youth from out-of-home placements by helping their families safely care for youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based therapy to families.Position OverviewCarry small caseload of 4-6 familiesProvide treatment in individual families'' homes in a wide array of settings and communities (During Covid, this is focused more on telehealth and socially distanced face-to-face sessions.)Complete documentation in an electronic health record Participate in individual and team supervisionProvide on-call crisis support to familiesYouth Villages'' employees enjoy the following benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 11 paid holidays2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per yearMileage & Cell Phone ReimbursementRetirement Savings PlanPaid Parental LeaveTuition and Licensure reimbursementAdvancement opportunities Flexible scheduleSalary$41,000- $48,000 based on education level and clinical license Qualifications Family Intervention Specialists must meet the qualified professional standard for North Carolina. Please refer to the requirements below to ensure that your education and experience meet the qualifications. Bachelor''s Degree Applicants: -Possess a degree in a related field of study (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)*-Have two years (pre- OR post-graduation) of experience (4,000 hours) with at-risk youth and families. Experience should include clinical case management or therapeutic interventions. Master''s Degree Applicants: -Possess a degree in a related field of study (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy)*-Have one year (pre- OR post-graduation) of experience (2,000 hours) with at-risk youth and families. Experience should include clinical case management or therapeutic interventions. Licensed Applicants: -Hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHCA, LMFTA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASACovid-19 Vaccine Requirement As 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.*Exceptions may be made for other degrees in a behavioral science that includes a minimum of 30 semester hours in human development, human behavior, child development, family intervention technique, diagnostic measures or therapeutic techniques.************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.

Created: 2021-11-29