Youth Mental Health Counselor
Child & Family Services, Inc.
Date: 12 hours ago
City: New Bedford, MA
Salary:
$19
-
$20.5
per hour
Contract type: Part time

Job Description YCCS (Youth Community Crisis Stabilization) Is a
short-term residential treatment model for children ages 4-17 in need of
acute crisis stabilization. As a Youth Mental Health Counselor, you will
work with clients of varying ages who are currently experiencing a metal
health crisis and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide
acute therapeutic services. Our CBAT program provides comprehensive
services through a multi-disciplinary approach for children and
adolescents. YCCS is a 24 hour program which is composed of three
shifts: 1st (7am- 3pm), 2nd (3-11pm) and 3rd (11p-7am) , including
weekends and holidays. There is a \$1 differential for 3rd shift or
weekend shifts. Part-Time or Full-time Available - Candidates must be
available to work a mix of 1st and 2nd shifts HS Diploma/GED \$19.00 per
hour / Bachelor\'s Degree \$20.50 per hour \$1 per hour Language
Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian
Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications: ? High School
Diploma, Associates Degree, Certified Peer Specialist, Bachelors Degree
(Certified Peer Specialist are hired at BA rate (\$20.50/hour) ? Must be
at least 21 years old ? Must have valid drivers license and reliable
transportation ? Ability to work within a culturally diverse and
inclusive environment ? Strong problem solving and decision making
abilities ? Ability to communicate about/with the clients served in a
manner which promotes their growth, human rights, and integration into
the community Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not
meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s
needs. ? Act as a role model and provide a safe and nurturing
environment for children and adolescents while helping them to gain
sustainable skills that aid in their success in home, school, and the
community ? Youth Mental Health Counselors will focus on social,
recreational, and behavioral needs of children and adolescents while
ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are being met ?
Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with all clients,
emphasizing client accountability and attainment of client goals ?
Function as a consistent and interactive presence within the milieu ?
Plan and facilitate activities, including informal client counseling,
recreational activities, and life skill discussions and groups ? Abide
by and follow the behavioral model and all program interventions ?
Ability to utilize physical intervention as a last resort and within the
agency guidelines (CPI training will be provided) ? Works effectively
and professionally with clients and collaterals, such as family members,
state agency personnel, other agencies and professionals ? Perform basic
households duties and meal preparation ? Must attend all mandatory
monthly staff meetings and trainings
short-term residential treatment model for children ages 4-17 in need of
acute crisis stabilization. As a Youth Mental Health Counselor, you will
work with clients of varying ages who are currently experiencing a metal
health crisis and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide
acute therapeutic services. Our CBAT program provides comprehensive
services through a multi-disciplinary approach for children and
adolescents. YCCS is a 24 hour program which is composed of three
shifts: 1st (7am- 3pm), 2nd (3-11pm) and 3rd (11p-7am) , including
weekends and holidays. There is a \$1 differential for 3rd shift or
weekend shifts. Part-Time or Full-time Available - Candidates must be
available to work a mix of 1st and 2nd shifts HS Diploma/GED \$19.00 per
hour / Bachelor\'s Degree \$20.50 per hour \$1 per hour Language
Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian
Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications: ? High School
Diploma, Associates Degree, Certified Peer Specialist, Bachelors Degree
(Certified Peer Specialist are hired at BA rate (\$20.50/hour) ? Must be
at least 21 years old ? Must have valid drivers license and reliable
transportation ? Ability to work within a culturally diverse and
inclusive environment ? Strong problem solving and decision making
abilities ? Ability to communicate about/with the clients served in a
manner which promotes their growth, human rights, and integration into
the community Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not
meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency?s
needs. ? Act as a role model and provide a safe and nurturing
environment for children and adolescents while helping them to gain
sustainable skills that aid in their success in home, school, and the
community ? Youth Mental Health Counselors will focus on social,
recreational, and behavioral needs of children and adolescents while
ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are being met ?
Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with all clients,
emphasizing client accountability and attainment of client goals ?
Function as a consistent and interactive presence within the milieu ?
Plan and facilitate activities, including informal client counseling,
recreational activities, and life skill discussions and groups ? Abide
by and follow the behavioral model and all program interventions ?
Ability to utilize physical intervention as a last resort and within the
agency guidelines (CPI training will be provided) ? Works effectively
and professionally with clients and collaterals, such as family members,
state agency personnel, other agencies and professionals ? Perform basic
households duties and meal preparation ? Must attend all mandatory
monthly staff meetings and trainings
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