Placement Specialist Position Available In Haywood, North Carolina

Placement Specialist 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Waynesville, NC 28786

Overview:

Company 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.

Responsibilities:

Position Overview – Candidates being considered must reside in one of the following counties: Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Graham, Clay, or Cherokee. Responsible for all duties related to the coordination of internal and external placements for all NC programs First point of contact for all referrals from external customers Primary screener to determine eligibility criteria for YV models (Intercept, MST, LifeSet, Wraparound) Responsible for monitoring and tracking all referrals through the admission process On-call to families while they are in the pre-admission phase Primary liaison between YV programs, internal/external customers, referral agents, and funding sources Provide ultimate customer service with all referral sources throughout the pre-admission process and maintain appropriate documentation of communication Complete initial PCPs and/or serve families in a counselor role when designated Maintain appropriate model training Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements Candidates must meet one of the following levels of NC QP status Experience with YV programs in NC a plus (MST, LifeSet, Intercept)It 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 application Degree must be in a related field of study (refer to list below) Must be provisionally or fully licensed (LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), LMFT(A)), OR Must 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 application Degree 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 Work Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice Marriage and Family Therapy 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.

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 Behaviors Experience should include clinical case management or practice of therapeutic interventions

Other Skills Required:

Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Exceptional time-management skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 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 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.