What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor- Summer Recreation position at Town of Cohasset?
Town of Cohasset
Mental Health Counselor
Seasonal Position
Pay range : Starting at $75 an hour.
Location : The town of Cohasset is seeking a part-time summer program mental health counselor in the recreation department. Reporting to the Town's Recreation Director, the recreation program mental health counselor is a seasonal position available at our Cohasset recreation summer playground campus located in Cohasset, MA.
The program runs for 7 weeks (June 30th- August 8th) - no program 7 / 4. Monday - Friday from 8 : 15 a.m. to 12 : 15 p.m. There is an additional week of set-up and staff training (scheduled for the week of June 23rd, the work schedule can be fluid during the set-up week.
Description of responsibilities : Oversees the mental health and wellness of 400-500 campers each day (ages 4 to 14 / co-ed) and up to 100 staff members and volunteers. Communicates with parents / guardians concerning any issues and oversees any specific situations.
Required experience : LICSW or LMHC. You'll need experience with children and young adults, and camp experience is preferred. Good character, integrity, and adaptability are necessary. The desire to work in a camp-like community is necessary.
- 2 to 3 years of counseling experience working with children
- Licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Provide proof of current license and professional malpractice insurance
Required skills : The ability to provide guidance, supervision, and engage with children enthusiastically is required. Ability to assist campers with emotional dysregulation, assist counselors with managing more challenging interpersonal situations and overall help keep an emotionally stable atmosphere at camp. Must be able to communicate with parents when necessary. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.
The Town of Cohasset is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other attribute.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.
Salary : $75
