Behavioral Health Manager (at Y-Haven)

Y-Haven provides temporary housing and drug and alcohol treatment to adults in Cuyahoga County who are most in need. Formed in 1993 by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Y-Haven has helped thousands recover from addiction, secure permanent housing, and re-build their lives. Y-Haven offers healing and hope.

Position Summary

This position will provide Behavioral Health services in YMCA branches and will continue building Behavioral Services programming at YMCA branches throughout Greater Cleveland an Y-Haven. The position will manage the YMCA’s “Mental Wellness" Program” which is providing counseling and other support services in three YMCA branches: Lakewood, Warrensville Heights, and Lyndhurst.

The YMCA Behavioral Health Manager will conduct engagement activities with YMCA members inviting them to join behavioral health workshops, support and treatment groups, and counseling. The position requires behavioral health knowledge encompassing a wide-range of issues and resources for youth, families, singles and older adults.

Essential Functions

• Continue implementation efforts in of Mental Wellness services addressing the behavioral health needs of YMCA members and those living in YMCA neighborhoods.
• Form and facilitate support groups and treatment groups encompassing a range of behavioral health topics, including: parenting, youth mental health, drugs and alcohol, suicide prevention, etc.
• Provide individual counseling to YMCA members and YMCA neighborhood residents.
• Provide individual psychotherapy at Y-Haven Recovery Services twice weekly until YMCA branch caseload warrants working exclusively at branches.
• Provide short-term case management, information and referral to YMCA members and YMCA neighborhood residents who require assistance.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with local behavioral health providers who can provide services needed by YMCA members.
• Organize YMCA Behavioral Health workshops and Prevention programming.
• Consult with YMCA staff on behavioral health resources and interventions required for members.
• As YMCA Behavioral Health program develops participate in hiring additional program staff and supervise said staff.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum License: LISW (Licensed Social Worker), LPCC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LICDC (Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor).
• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience in Behavioral Health (SUD / MH) Counseling.
• Must have successful experience facilitating Behavioral Health group counseling.
• Must have knowledge of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders and other behavioral health issues affecting youth, families, singles and older adults.
• Experience in creating behavioral health programming (groups, education, etc.)
• Proven ability to meet minimum productivity requirements.
  
  

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.