Counselor (Counseling Service YMCA)

Bilingual preferred. Full-Time / Regular $27.00 - $32.00 Hourly The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. The Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Counselor who will be responsible for providing care to a designated caseload, including direct individual, group, and family sessions. The Counselor will also be responsible for coordinating specialized program services and managing the caseload. Key Responsibilities Facilitate sessions, including but not limited to outreach/engagement activities, group, individual, and family sessions, crisis intervention, case management, and referrals. Conduct screenings and assessments to determine the appropriate level of care, treatment, and discharge plans. Participate in diagnostic and treatment plan development in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor, as needed. Coordinate care and case management for the designated caseload, including completing ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals working with the caseload. Participate in team meetings, individual/group supervisions, community coalition meetings, and identified training opportunities. Fiscal Management: attendance management, census administration, case retention, family support, fee collection, and outreach presentations. Conduct urine and saliva toxicology screens. Maintain superior Quality Assurance & Program Quality: contract and regulatory compliance, adherence to clinical standards and best practices, and timely, comprehensive completion of all related documentation. In the absence of on-site supervisors, will serve as a Manager on Duty (MOD) when requested/approved. When appropriate, serve as the Task Supervisor to interns/volunteers. In the absence of colleagues, will serve as an alternate clinician for clients. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills & Experience CASAC-T, CASAC Provisional, CASAC (any level) required. MHC, MSW, MFT, MHC-LP, MSW-LP, MFT-LP, LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of substance use treatment experience. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice, Treatment Court, and Child Welfare Systems. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care. Knowledge of mental health, CBT, and other evidence-based treatment modalities preferred. Bilingual preferred. Benefits The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information. Job ID: req2828 Employment Type: Full-Time / Regular Location: Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service Center, Staten Island, NY

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