Crisis Response Counselor

Program Overview 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 destructive behavior. Services are delivered in the home or community to ensure timely, accessible support during a crisis and include ongoing treatment to maintain family stability until long‑term services can be secured. Salary $52,000 – $60,000 based on education and clinical license. 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 three weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to enhance clinical skills Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR) Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Master’s degree in a social services discipline or current enrollment in an applicable graduate program (required). Eligible degrees include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review) Provisionally licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or working toward 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 communication 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) Paid vacation: 2 weeks (full‑time) / 1 week (part‑time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave Mileage and cell phone reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth and development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities Additional Information Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional, 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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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