Crisis Response Counselor - Masters Required

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long‑term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. Program Overview Youth Villages’ Specialized Crisis Services (SCS) Program provides rapid, effective assessment and intervention for youth up to age 18 who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, such as suicidal or homicidal thoughts, severe depression, physical aggression, psychosis, or acting in a destructive or uncontrollable manner. Services are provided in the home or community to offer timely, accessible support during a crisis and include ongoing treatment to maintain family stability until appropriate long‑term services can be secured. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides mobile crisis response and thorough, strength‑based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments Utilizes crisis respite homes when appropriate Provides ongoing treatment and intervention to support the youth/family until appropriate services are secured Works well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere Collaborates with adult crisis teams and community consumers Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR) Performs other duties as assigned Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary: $57,000‑$60,000 / year based on education and clinical license. Qualifications Master’s degree in a social services discipline or currently enrolled in an applicable graduate program (required). Eligible fields include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Applicants who are provisionally licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or working towards licensure (strongly preferred). Experience working with at‑risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred). One year of clinical experience (preferred). 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. Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401(k) 2 week paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Youth Villages, Inc