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Job Description
Counselor (Counseling Service YMCA) 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023 $27•$32 an hour•Full-time
YMCA 36,212
reviews $27•$32 an hour•Full-time The Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Counselor.
Job Description Salary:
$27.00•$32.00 Hourly 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.
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. How to
Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. Qualifications
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. Essential Functions 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.
