Licensed Program Expert
Youth Villages, Inc
Apply to this jobFor over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.
As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Licensed Program Expert:
Provides clinical leadership to assigned teams and effectively implements Youth Villages' treatment models
Provides training and coaching to personnel with various professional backgrounds (including but not limited to: clinicians, supervisors, regional supervisors, regional managers, and directors)
Ensures the success of the treatment program by providing weekly telephone consultation, conducting trainings for treatment teams, and coordinating clinical development for leaders
Maintains policy, professional growth, and quality of service within the Clinical Services Department
Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a social services discipline (required)
Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)
Must be clinically licensed (LPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW) or 6 months away from completion of licensure (required)
Supervisory experience within Youth Villages (preferred)
Experience in community-based programs (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Youth Villages Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off:
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
*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

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.
Summary
Provides clinical leadership, training, and coaching in youth behavioral health programs.
Job title
Licensed Program Expert
Experience level
6 months away from licensure or licensed
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Remote or in Mississippi, flexible schedule allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Meridian, MS, USA
Jackson, MS, USA
Biloxi, MS, USA
Greenwood, MS, USA
Hernando, MS, USA
Tupelo, MS, USA