Mental Health Specialist (Newcomer)
YMCA
- Silver Spring, MD
- $60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 learn to apply crisis management skills to clients in crisis
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Fluency in English/Spanish is required.
- Under the supervision of a board-approved clinical supervisor, the employee provides crisis intervention and assessment and supportive counseling and coaching to youths and families referred.
- Leads or co-leads 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 cloud-based spreadsheet daily
- Stay informed about current research, best practices, and resources related to newcomer mental health