Salary: $18.04 - $21.25 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 Staten Island – Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Counselor who, under the supervision of the Program Director, 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 case management of caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of sessions including, but not limited to, outreach/engagement activities, group, individual, family, crisis intervention, case management, and referrals.

• The Clinician will conduct screenings and assessments and will determine the appropriate level of care, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

• The Therapist/Clinician will participate in diagnostic and treatment plan development in consultation with the clinical supervisor.

• 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 toxicology screens.

• Maintain superior Quality Assurance and Program Quality: contract and regulation compliance, fulfilling clinical standards and best practices. Timely and comprehensively complete all related documentation.

• In absence of on-site supervisors, will serve as the Manager on Duty (MOD), when requested/approved. When appropriate, serve as 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 preferred.

• 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.

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.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.