PRN Master's Level Clinician

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.

Program Overview

Our programs serve a broad population of youth, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families.  The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. This position is responsible for providing intensive home-based services to families.

Position Overview

This is a PRN position that will assist with supporting MYPAC, Intercept and LifeSet staff with:

• Family sessions
• Pre-admission assessments
• Supervised visits
• Transports
• Web-based documentation
• Other PRN support may be assigned as needed

Coverage area is Central Mississippi.  Drive time is 60-80 milies to meet with families, we cover multiple surrounding counties.  Interventions are provided in families' homes or in the community.  

Additional Information

Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served. This is an as-needed position; hours may vary 0-32 hours/week.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.
Community Based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage

Requirements

Master's degree in a social services discipline (required)

Experience with direct case work (required)
Eligible for DMH credentials (required)

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.