YCCS Mental Health Counselor

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 programs 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.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

Full-time or Part-Time - 40 HOURS AVAILABLE / Mix of 1st and 2nd shift, including weekends/holidays

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

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible at 20 hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans - 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – Delta Dental
• Vision - Eye Med
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year
• 10 paid holidays
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• FREE CEU's and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ , AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500