Part-Time Mental Health Program Specialist | Community Impact

Raritan Bay Area YMCA; Perth Amboy (NJ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

403(b) plan

Paid NJ Sick Leave

Child care subsidies

YMCA Retirement Fund

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is hiring a Mental Health Program Specialist to deliver mental health and wellness programs in Perth Amboy and Middlesex County. This part-time, non-exempt role supports engagement, recruitment, and program delivery under the Director of Mental Health Services.

You will help participants follow their plans, learn curricula, and coordinate with schools and partners; benefits include an employee membership, retirement and paid leave options.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable professional passionate about mental health and community well-being.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
• Cultural competence and ability to work in a multilingual community.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and data-entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with participants through regular engagement and encouragement.
• Support participants in working toward their Individual Success Plans and treatment goals.
• Learn and facilitate assigned mental health and wellness program curricula.
• Deliver programs at community partner locations, including local schools.
• Assist with participant recruitment, screenings, intake activities, and inquiries.
• Support program events, outreach, presentations, fairs, and marketing.
• Maintain participant and program documentation in electronic health records.
• Help create an environment that promotes physical and emotional safety.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Independent worker

EHR proficiency

Job description

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is hiring a Mental Health Program Specialist to deliver mental health and wellness programs in Perth Amboy and Middlesex County. This part-time, non-exempt role supports engagement, recruitment, and program delivery under the Director of Mental Health Services.

You will help participants follow their plans, learn curricula, and coordinate with schools and partners; benefits include an employee membership, retirement and paid leave options.