Mental Health Specialist - Silver Spring, United States - YMCA Youth & Family Services
Description
About Us:
The YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of newcomers to our community.
We understand the unique challenges that immigrants and refugees face when adjusting to a new environment, and we are committed to providing culturally sensitive and effective mental health support.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate and qualified Newcomer Mental Health Specialist to join our dynamic team.
As a specialist in this role, you will play a crucial part in offering mental health services tailored to the needs of individuals who have recently arrived in our community.
You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals to ensure that our services are accessible, culturally competent, and contribute to the overall well-being of newcomers.
Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision of a boardapproved clinical supervisor, the employee provides crisis intervention and assessment and supportive counseling and coaching to youths and families referred.
- Leads or coleads psychoeducational and support groups (child and adult groups)
- Consults with parents, school staff, and clinicians regarding youth's progress/participation
- Attends school and parent meetings as needed (e
g:
EMT/ARD/suspension, etc.)
- Provides mental health support to Newcomer immigrant youth and families at multiple MCPS school sites
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in electronic health record and cloudbased spreadsheet daily
- Stay informed about current research, best practices, and resources related to newcomer mental health
Qualifications and Skills:
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Experience working with the school system (preferred)
- Experience working with youth and parents from immigrant and refugee populations, demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with diverse individuals.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a teamoriented environment.
- Fluency in English/Spanish is required.
We offer the following benefits:
We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan.
In addition, we provide 403(b) retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare;
free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.
Pay:
$60, $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (required)
Language:
- Spanish/English (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Silver Spring, MD: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person