Camp Mental Health Specialist at SHALOM AUSTIN

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Brief Prevention, Intervention, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Treatment Implementation, Wellness Support, Regulation Strategies, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Services, Advocacy, Service Linkage, Referral, Clinical Interviewing, Therapeutic Counseling

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Are you serious about having fun? Get paid for doing what you love! Seeking people with the drive and experience to enjoy the distinctive balance between fun and responsibility. Camp is a special place, and one that we hope you can return to year after year. Compensation Hourly rate $23.00-$25.00 per hour About the Job The Camp Mental Health Specialist will provide mental health support to Shalom Austin JCamps staff, including social environment and wellness support to teenagers and young adults, social emotional programming, and other behavioral health consultation. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities: Mental health support: Provide in-person, brief prevention, and intervention mental health services to JCamps counselors and staff, in accordance with agency policies. Clinical responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, and treatment implementation as appropriate. Teenagers and young adults will be the focus area for this position, although services may also be provided to other age groups and demographics. Interventions may include wellness support, regulation strategies, case management, and crisis intervention. General Direct Service: Provides additional social services to clients as needed, such as advocacy, service linkage and referral, and collaboration with other providers. Maintains knowledge of current resources in the Greater Austin area. Collaboration: Attends mandatory staff training, biweekly clinical supervision and offers coverage when needed. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintains professional and timely documentation of services as needed or required. Tracks and uses program-related data to enhance service effectiveness. Competency Comfort and experience with clinical interviewing, therapeutic counseling, and case management for clients in-person. Working knowledge of Greater Austin mental health and social service resources and referrals. Adheres to legal and ethical standards of care, including scope of practice, client privacy and record-keeping, HIPAA, and cultural competency. Our great benefits A competitive salary A free JCC Membership ($200 value!) State-of-the-art pool, aquatics center, tennis courts, and fitness center Rewarding work experience that lasts June-August Work-Free Nights & Weekends! Resume building experience Opportunities to grow year after year Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process and will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws. Requirements Current graduate student in an accredited college or university studying social work, psychology, counseling, or related human service field. An interest in working with teenagers and/or young adults. Excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Licensed or license eligible in Texas in a counseling or related human service field. Additional training, licensure, or certification related to the treatment of young adults, individuals, and/or families (such as LCDC, EMDR, Gottman certification, etc.) Cultural competence with Judaism or Jewish culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

The specialist will provide in-person mental health support, including brief prevention and intervention services, to camp staff, focusing on assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for teenagers and young adults. Key duties also involve providing general direct social services like advocacy and collaboration, alongside maintaining timely documentation.