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.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org
Program Overview:
Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.
Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations). Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Family Nurse Practitioner:
Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
Provides in-house treatment to patients who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems
Refers patients to other specialists or practitioners when necessary, screen patients for further testing based on our clinical guidelines
Assists in updating protocols and processes of practice as requested
Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs
Provides general and preventative care and conducts check-ups as needed
Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued
Monitors the effectiveness of interventions
Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals
Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools
Participates in provider and medical care team meetings
Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long term problems
Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record including but limited to assessment of health status, development of plan of care and treatment
Performs as an active member of the medical team
Performs physical exams and administers TB tests during new hire orientation as needed
Contacts parent, legal guardian, or other stakeholders involved in patient's care to provide follow up on health status or other health related concern.
Remains in compliance…