Youth Counselor

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 44,744; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Youth Counselor to empower youth through counseling services in Staten Island. The role involves behavior management, conducting assessments, and facilitating sessions with individuals and families.

Successful candidates will have substantial substance use treatment experience and relevant certifications. This part-time position offers benefits such as retirement and medical benefits, along with a YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of substance use treatment experience required.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
• Familiarity with mental health and evidence-based treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Manage client behaviors and facilitate individual and group sessions.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for treatment planning.
• Engage in team meetings and community coalition meetings.

Skills

Substance use treatment experience

Knowledge of Criminal Justice system

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual

Education

CASAC-T, CASAC, or CASAC Provisional

MHC, MSW, MFT, etc.

Job description

Youth Counselor | YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORKSkip to main content## User account menu* GivePowered by## Main navigation* Welcome* Programs* Membership* Locations* Stay* Support## Breadcrumb1. Home2. Careers3. Youth Counselor## Youth CounselorEmployment TypePart-TimeJob CategorySocial WorkBoroughStaten IslandLocationCounseling Service**Salary: $27.00 - $32.48 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 Youth Counselor who will be responsible for managing client behaviors, providing care to a designated caseload, including the provision of direct individual, group, and family sessions, coordination of specialized program services, and case management of the caseload. **Key Responsibilities:*** Management of client behaviors and facilitation of 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 planning, and discharge planning.* Participate in diagnostic and treatment plan development in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor, as needed.* Coordination of care and case management for designated caseload: completing ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals working with the caseload.* Participation 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 and saliva toxicology screens.* Maintain superior Quality Assurance & Program Quality: contract and regulation compliance, fulfilling clinical standards and best practices, and timely and comprehensively complete 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 a 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, LCSW preferred.* Minimum of two (2) years of substance use treatment experience required.* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system, 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. **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. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.Apply Now