Licensed Program Expert - Memphis Allies

Company Overview

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the adoption and 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.

This Position is based out of Memphis, Tennessee.

Program Overview

This Licensed Program Expert position is for Memphis Allies, a bold collaborative initiative, bringing together community groups and resources to reduce gun violence and create safer neighborhoods and more opportunity for adults and their families. The Licensed Program Expert will work with external organizations as well as internally with staff from YV. The focus of the consultation work will be gun violence reduction.

Position Overview

Licensed Program Expert provides clinical leadership to assigned Memphis Allies/SWITCH teams including team members from Youth Villages and Ally Organization. The Licensed Program Expert will demonstrate the ability to train on evidence supported practices and the application of SWITCH Program Model and Youth Villages’ treatment conceptualization to personnel with various backgrounds and who hold a variety of positions including Outreach Specialist, Life Coach, Clinical Specialist, Supervisor, Regional Supervisor, and Director. The Licensed Program Expert will assist organizations in a variety of ways to ensure the success of the treatment program including: providing weekly virtual or face-to-face consultation, ongoing training to the teams, providing consultation and training to supervisors, participate in program model reviews, and coordinating development of staff with supervisors, regional supervisor, managers and directors.

Requirements

Master's degree in mental health field is required.
Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) in Tennessee or within one year of hire date

3 years clinical experience is required 
Six months supervisory experience is required.

Intercept experience is preferred.

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.