For 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.

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Position Overview:

The Neuropsychiatric Specialist (NPS-S) is part of the Neuropsychiatric Services team in the Clinical Services Department.  The NPS-S will provide effective biofeedback, neurofeedback, and other NPS specific entrainment to meet the needs of youths as identified though NPS and clinical assessments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Neuropsych Specialist:

• Provides neurofeedback, bio-feedback, entrainment, and other NPS modalities for a caseload of youth receiving NPS services

• Completes all required NPS documentation in Evolv and submits when due

• Conducts and documents NPS Group Sessions as scheduled for program (where applicable)

• Completes QEEG mapping with youth and provides data for reporting and/or prepares QEEG Clinical Assessment for NPS-LPE review

• Implements treatment recommendations from NPS-LPE based on NPS and other clinical assessments

• Attends and participates in weekly NPS Team Meeting

• Assists in maintaining NPS equipment daily (i.e. cleaning equipment and storing unused equipment)

• Reviews progress towards NPS treatment goals with youth and reports to NPS-LPE and others as requested

• Participates in BCIA BCB and BCN certification programs until completion (if not already certified)

• Participates in IQCB QEEG certification program until completion (if not already certified)

• Keeps up to date records of BCIA and IQBC certification progress and/or continuing education requirements

• Participates in scheduled continuing education training as directed by NPS-LPE

• Assists with the development of NPS treatment protocols and interventions based on current research

• Is up to date with the current neurofeedback, biofeedback, and neuroscience research

• Works with therapists, educators, clinicians, and parents in team meetings and consultations to provide accurate information about the youth per service received

• Follows NPS Clinical Protocols as outlined in the NPS Manual or as directed by NPS-LPE

• Reports any equipment failure or malfunction to NPS-LPE

• Reports any needed NPS lab materials and supplies to NPS-LPE

• Participates in planning and scheduling regarding youth for NPS

• Meets all documentation and reporting requirements

• Attends mandatory staff meetings, maintains compliance with all required training and hours of training as a Youth Villages employee

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 eligible to pursue BCIA BCB and BCN Entry Level certifications (required)

• Must have or be eligible for IQCB Technician Level credentialing (required)

• Must have or be eligible for IQCB Diplomat/Diplomat-L credentialing (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.