Harrison Youth Council, a not-for-profit, substance abuse prevention agency located in Harrison, NY, is seeking a Lead Counselor to manage a small staff of social workers and/or counselors.

The Lead Counselor will:

· Supervise a small number of staff who provide individual, group, and family counseling.

· Oversee the management of evidence-based school curriculum in our local elementary schools.

· Effectively coordinate agency efforts with the board of directors, school administration, local government, other community leaders, as well as county and state agencies.

· Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with clients between the ages of 5-20, their families, and other community stakeholders.

The candidate must have:

· CPP (Credential Prevention Professional), CPS (Credential Prevention Specialist), LCSW, LMSW or any other related prevention disciplines.

· Direct supervisory experience and the ability to work independently

· Proficiency in Spanish is desirable, but not required

Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· 10 paid holidays

Schedule:

· Monday to Thursday 10:00am – 6pm Friday 9:00am -5pm

· January - December