Youth Villages
Placement Specialist
Youth Villages, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
OverviewCompany 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 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.
ResponsibilitiesPosition Overview
Responsible for all duties related to the coordination of internal and external placements for all NC programsFirst point of contact for all referrals from external customersPrimary screener to determine eligibility criteria for YV models (Intercept, MST, LifeSet, Wraparound)Responsible for monitoring and tracking all referrals through the admission processOn-call to families while they are in the pre-admission phasePrimary liaison between YV programs, internal/external customers, referral agents, and funding sourcesProvide ultimate customer service with all referral sources throughout the pre-admission process and maintain appropriate documentation of communicationComplete initial PCPs and/or serve families in a counselor role when designatedMaintain appropriate model trainingOther duties as assigned
QualificationsRequirements
Candidates must meet NC QP status (See Additional Requirements below)Experience with YV programs in NC a plus (MST, LifeSet, Intercept)
Qualifications for NC QP StatusIt is Youth Villages’ policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina. Please refer to the requirements below to ensure that your education and experience qualify you for the position to which you are applying.
Master’s Degree Applicants:
Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must be provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A)), ORMust have one year, post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Bachelor’s Degree Applicants:
Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have two years, post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Degrees Accepted:
Social WorkCounselingPsychologyCriminal JusticeMarriage and Family TherapyExceptions 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.
Experience Accepted:
Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial BehaviorsExperience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions
Other Skills Required:
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skillsExceptional time-management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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.
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 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.
ResponsibilitiesPosition Overview
Responsible for all duties related to the coordination of internal and external placements for all NC programsFirst point of contact for all referrals from external customersPrimary screener to determine eligibility criteria for YV models (Intercept, MST, LifeSet, Wraparound)Responsible for monitoring and tracking all referrals through the admission processOn-call to families while they are in the pre-admission phasePrimary liaison between YV programs, internal/external customers, referral agents, and funding sourcesProvide ultimate customer service with all referral sources throughout the pre-admission process and maintain appropriate documentation of communicationComplete initial PCPs and/or serve families in a counselor role when designatedMaintain appropriate model trainingOther duties as assigned
QualificationsRequirements
Candidates must meet NC QP status (See Additional Requirements below)Experience with YV programs in NC a plus (MST, LifeSet, Intercept)
Qualifications for NC QP StatusIt is Youth Villages’ policy to hire only counselors that meet the Qualified Professional standard in the state of North Carolina. Please refer to the requirements below to ensure that your education and experience qualify you for the position to which you are applying.
Master’s Degree Applicants:
Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must be provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A)), ORMust have one year, post-graduation, full-time experience (2,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Bachelor’s Degree Applicants:
Must possess degree at time of applicationDegree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below)Must have two years, post-graduation, full-time experience (4,000 hours) with designated population (refer to list below)
Degrees Accepted:
Social WorkCounselingPsychologyCriminal JusticeMarriage and Family TherapyExceptions 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.
Experience Accepted:
Experience must be with at-risk youth, i.e., youth with one or more of the following behaviors: Truancy, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Homicidal/Suicidal Ideations, Problem Sexual Behavior, Verbal/Physical Aggression, Runaway, Antisocial BehaviorsExperience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions
Other Skills Required:
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skillsExceptional time-management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExperience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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.