Community Based Family Counselor - Recent Salary Increase!

$50,000 - $58,000/Yr

Youth Villages - Louisburg, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisburg, NC

Social Assistance

About the position

The Community Based Family Counselor position at Youth Villages focuses on providing intensive home-based therapy to families, particularly those with youth at high risk of removal from their homes. The role involves working closely with families to help maintain youth in their home environment, thereby diverting them from out-of-home placements. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of troubled children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Carry a small caseload of 4-6 families.
• Hold family sessions with each family three times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families.
• Conduct three supervision meetings a week.
• Utilize web-based documentation, including voice recognition technology in most locations.
• Provide on-call availability to families during the week, including one weekend each month.
• Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in their homes.
• Provide treatment in individual families' homes across various settings and communities.

Requirements

• Must possess a Master's degree in a related field of study or a Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Must have one year of full-time experience with designated populations for Master's degree holders, or two years for Bachelor's degree holders.
• Must hold a valid LMFTA, LCMHCA, LCSWA, LPA, or LCSASA license in North Carolina.
• Experience must be with at-risk youth, including behaviors such as truancy, substance abuse, and aggression.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills are required.
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously are essential.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience doing family therapy or providing MST services is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage, and Vision
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 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