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Outdoor Youth Counselor | Youth Villages | Linden, TN
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 20+ 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
Youth Villages' Residential Treatment programs serve children with
emotional and behavioral problems. Our residential campuses
provide the setting for an intensive treatment program that combines the
unique balance of structure and freedom. This enables children and their
families to identify, understand and cope with their individual needs
and develop the skills necessary to succeed in less restrictive
settings.
Deer Valley, our residential treatment facility in Linden, TN, is
situated on 1,029 acres of wooded and gently rolling hills. A flowing
stream helps create a picturesque setting for the nature paths, which
wind throughout the campus.
Position Overview
Youth Counselors (also called Teacher Counselors) are a part of the team
providing mental health services to boys between the ages of 11 and
18. They supervise and work directly with the boys who live
in residential cabins that are perched on a hillside not far from the
dining/activities center and counseling services building.
While at Deer Valley, children receive intensive counseling designed to
help them learn to live successfully at home. They attend our
state-approved campus school.
The Counselors work with a small group of children on various life
skills and training.
A Teacher Counselor wears many hats and is very flexible as well as
creative.
Deer Valley is located between the Tennessee and Buffalo River and there
are two state parks in the area. These area highlights create the
ideal setting for day hikes, canoeing, fishing, and community service
projects.
Deer Valley has an excellent Recreation Therapy department that offers
group therapy using games and other activities.
There is also a ropes course being constructed on campus with both
high and low elements.
Outdoor Youth Counselors work a 4 day shift every week which include two
overnights in the cabin.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social services
field, with one year's experience working with kids.
Experience growth and development through our continuous training, as
well as tuition and licensure reimbursement, or pursue opportunities to
advance both clinically and administratively with Youth Villages.
Additional Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
- Retirement Savings Pension Plan
- 403 (b)
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid sick days per year
- 9 paid holidays
- Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
EOE
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://youthvillages.contacthr.com/19779259
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