What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Professional position at Frost Valley YMCA?

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY :

The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for working with any campers and staff in need of mental and emotional support as they arise at camp. This position could be called in to help campers, coach staff on techniques to support campers or assess what help campers / staff might need and then advise the Wellness Center, Director Team and / or HR on what action is needed. While we are looking for a licensed mental health professional, this position does not practice as a therapist at camp. The Professional will work to the highest standards to meet the mission of not only the Wellness Department, but the YMCA, the expectations of the staff and campers, and the best interests of Frost Valley.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Review and screen camper wellness forms before camper arrival. Identifying any campers who need follow up before their arrival. Reach out to families to develop wellness plans for the upcoming session. Communicate any information to Camp Directors and Wellness Center prior to camper arrival.
Collaborate with Wellness Center Staff, Director Team and Camp Coaches to provide clinical input regarding how to proceed with camper and staff care.
Develop and maintain relationships with local mental health organizations and providers, and contribute to an updated list of local resources
Assist in risk assessment and work with the team to make decisions about camper and staff mental, emotional, and social health issues. Expected to consult staff in crisis situations
Liaise between outside therapists, community orgs and camp. This includes facilitating communication with hospitals and emergency providers when appropriate.
Provide support and education to camp coaches
Provide short term, solution based counseling to camper and staff
Assist with ongoing training, reinforcing best practices and skills to summer camp staff
Work with director team to communicate with parents regarding mental health issues and concerns as they arise
Upkeep and management of the comfort spaces and support with scheduling
Help to document mental health challenges and identify any trends.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weekly Salary : $825.00 contract beginning June 5, 2025 ending August 23, 2025, lodging and meals included

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

Masters’ or working towards, preferably with licensure in the areas of mental health, mental health counseling, social work, or psychology

Have a background working with children in on of the above disciplines

Have a background in working with children in crisis situations

Ability to screen for risk (suicidal, homicidal, self-harm) and coordinate with Nurse on duty for second opinion.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Ability to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Able to advise Wellness Center staff, Camp Director and other staff in taking action when a camper or staff member may be in need of services beyond what Frost Valley YMCA can provide

Shown ability to create and hold strong boundaries around their role

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

May require long periods of time sitting.

Salary : $825

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