Frost Valley YMCA is a destination for engagement in community, nature, art, and recreation for people of all ages and walks of life. As a leader in camping and outdoor education, we provide transformative experiences that inspire growth, connection, creativity, and resilience for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and are the antidote to screen-focused lives.
Nestled on 5,500 acres in the scenic Catskill Mountains, just 2 hours from New York City, Frost Valley offers year-round opportunities for engagement in nature, adventure, personal growth, and creativity through diverse programs and experiences. Throughout, we instill in young people the skills to thrive, help people connect to themselves and others, and provide a sense of community and belonging in a turbulent world.
Review and screen camper wellness forms before camper arrival. Identifying any campers who need follow up before their arrival. Reach out to families to develop wellness plans for the upcoming session. Communicate any information to Camp Directors and Wellness Center prior to camper arrival.
Collaborate with Wellness Center Staff, Director Team and Camp Coaches to provide clinical input regarding how to proceed with camper and staff care.
Develop and maintain relationships with local mental health organizations and providers, and contribute to an updated list of local resources
Assist in risk assessment and work with the team to make decisions about camper and staff mental, emotional, and social health issues. Expected to consult staff in crisis situations
Liaise between outside therapists, community orgs and camp. This includes facilitating communication with hospitals and emergency providers when appropriate.
Provide support and education to camp coaches
Provide short term, solution based counseling to camper and staff
Assist with ongoing training, reinforcing best practices and skills to summer camp staff
Work with director team to communicate with parents regarding mental health issues and concerns as they arise
Upkeep and management of the comfort spaces and support with scheduling
Help to document mental health challenges and identify any trends.
This position could be called in to help campers, coach staff on techniques to support campers or assess what help campers/staff might need and then advise the Wellness Center, Director Team and/or HR on what action is needed. While we are looking for a licensed mental health professional, this position does not practice as a therapist at camp. The Professional will work to the highest standards to meet the mission of not only the Wellness Department, but the YMCA, the expectations of the staff and campers, and the best interests of Frost Valley.
Masters’ or working towards, preferably with licensure in the areas of mental health, mental health counseling, social work, or psychology
Have a background working with children in on of the above disciplines
Have a background in working with children in crisis situations
Ability to screen for risk (suicidal, homicidal, self-harm) and coordinate with Nurse on duty for second opinion.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Ability to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Able to advise Wellness Center staff, Camp Director and other staff in taking action when a camper or staff member may be in need of services beyond what Frost Valley YMCA can provide
Shown ability to create and hold strong boundaries around their role
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May require long periods of time sitting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May require long periods of time sitting.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Weekly Salary: $825.00 contract beginning June 5, 2025 ending August 23, 2025, lodging and meals included