Crisis Response Counselor

Youth Villages

. Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeColumbia • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing mobile crisis response and strength-based assessments for youth and families, while effectively collaborating with crisis teams and ensuring timely documentation in electronic medical records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social ServicesProvisionally Licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT)Experience With At-Risk YouthOne Year Of Clinical ExperienceStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Crisis InterventionStrength-Based AssessmentClinical DocumentationTreatment PlanningCrisis Respite Utilization

Soft Skills

Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record System (EMR)Basic Computer Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Valid Driver's LicenseProof Of Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Social WorkCounselingYouth ServicesFamily TherapyAt-Risk Youth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mobile crisis response and thorough, strength-based assessment of youth and families during crises in their natural environments
Utilize crisis respite homes when appropriate
Provide ongoing treatment and intervention to support the youth/family until appropriate services are secured
Work well with others in a highly supervised atmosphere
Collaborate with adult crisis teams and community consumers
Attend 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and to enhance clinical skills
Complete accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required); degrees considered include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy; others subject to review
Applicants who are provisionally licensed (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT) or working towards licensure (strongly preferred)
Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred)
One year of clinical experience (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Current, valid driver’s license
Automobile for work purposes
Proof of auto insurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
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