Youth Counselor (Counseling Service YMCA)
YMCA of Greater New York
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Post Date: Jun 16, 2026
Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: $27.00 - $32.48 Hourly
Location: US - New York - Staten Island
Job Reference: - n/a -
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Description
Salary: $27.00 - $32.48 Hourly

The Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Youth Counselor who will be responsible for managing client behavior, providing care to a designated caseload, including direct individual, group, and family sessions, coordinating specialized program services, and managing caseloads.

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, 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 supervision, 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 a Task Supervisor to interns/volunteers.
-In the absence of colleagues, will serve as an alternate clinician for clients.
-Other duties as assigned.

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.

Skills
-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 required.
-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.


Notes
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.