MUST WORK SOME EVENINGS
BENEFITS:
• Sign-On Bonus
• Free Y Gym Membership
• YMCA Child Care Discounts
• Sick Leave
• Referral Program (earn up to $200 for each)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and training the Counseling staff as well as providing individual and group psychotherapy and developing treatment plans for patients. Must be able to work evening hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Supervision of staff, including; group and individual clinical supervision, skill building, paperwork review and training.
• Crisis intervention, patient intake, and orientation.
• Alcoholism and substance abuse education.
• Individual and group psychotherapy, including involvement of family and significant others.
• Outreach and case finding.
• Development of and implementation of individualized patient and treatment plans and aftercare.
• Progress reviews of individualized treatment plans and revision of plans based on progress or lack thereof.
• Continuous evaluation of patients including evaluation as part of treatment plans and the evaluation of staff.
• Preparation of reports and necessary correspondence and maintenance of patient records.
• Discharge planning and referral procedures.
• Coordination of diverse activities within programs such as types of groups to be established; coordination with individual and family treatment; establishing staff supervision groups for exchange of information.
• Coordination and consultation with other programs and services on behalf of patients, in accordance with applicable federal and state confidentiality laws.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
segments of the community.
COMPETENCIES:
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity
• Communication and Influence
• Functional Expertise
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Personal flexibility of working hours, including evening (after 5) hours.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug use, alcohol abuse and alcoholism and their applications to alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.
• Knowledge of family systems theory and some skills in providing brief family therapy.
• Some skill in facilitating and coordinating treatment for the mentally ill.
• Skills in making alcoholism and substance abuse related assessments and evaluations which consider medical, psychological and social needs of patients.
• Knowledge of and ability to provide information and referral services that are appropriate and accessible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to cynthia.lacey@ymcali.org and Jessica.kreamer@ymcali.org.
SALARY:
Starting at $70,000.00, if annualized
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.