Counselor (Staten Island - Counseling Service YMCA)

YMCA
How to Apply
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Counselor will be providing care to a designated caseload, including provision of direct individual, group and family sessions.
Job Description

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 Staten Island – Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Counselor who will be responsible for providing care to a designated caseload, including provision of direct individual, group and family sessions, coordination of specialized program services, and management of the caseload.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, 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). MHC, MSW, MFT, MHC-LP, MSW-LP, MFT-LP, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW preferred.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of substance use treatment experience.
  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Counseling and the Criminal Justice & 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, family, crisis intervention, case management and referrals.
  • Conduct screenings and assessments and determine the appropriate level of care, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
  • Participate in diagnostic and treatment plan development in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor. 
  • Coordinate the care and case management for the designated caseload: completing ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals working with the caseload.
  • Participate in team meetings, individual/group supervision, community coalition meetings, and identified training opportunities.
  • Fiscal Management: attendance management, census administration, retention of cases, family support, fee collection, and outreach presentations.
  • Conduct urine toxicology screens.
  • Maintain superior Quality Assurance and program Quality, contract and regulation compliance, and fulfillment of clinical standards and best practices.
  • Timely and comprehensively complete all related documentation.
  • Will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when requested/approved in the absence of the on-site supervisors. 
  • Serve as the Task Supervisor to interns/volunteers when appropriate.
  • Will serve as the alternate Clinician for clients in the absence of colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.