Overview

 

Our Commitment to Equity The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

 

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, provides comprehensive mental health, crisis, and case management services to current clients of the agency as well as support for residents/guests in the Y’s housing and shelter programs.

 

This position is at the Social Impact Center Y, the social services branch of YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS). The mission of the Social Impact Center Y is to accelerate young people’s ability to build safe, successful, and happy lives. Every year, we serve 5,000 children, youth, young adults, and families across King County with programs that aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; ensuring stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center Y’s programs include housing, behavioral health, foster care licensing, violence prevention, education, and employment. Many of the young people we serve have had involvement in the foster care, criminal justice system, and/or homelessness systems.   

 

What You'll Get from Working at The Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

 

Compensation for this role is: $20.76/hour 

Responsibilities

• Maintain the agreed upon work schedule with accommodations as class schedules change each quarter or semester.
• Maintains a caseload of 30 active clients.
• To not only work within the BH Outpatient program but to also be engaged and provide services in the BH Crisis Response (CCORS) program to enhance crisis response knowledge.
• Assists clients to succeed in all designated life domains.
• Provide individual, family, group therapy, and case management.
• Develops and/or implements individual service plans sensitive to cultural, social, and mental health needs.
• Responds to emergencies in a timely and effective manner during regular hours.
• Completes all required behavioral health documentation according to agency policy.
• Actively participates in individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and client focused meetings.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Code of Conduct for Applicants 

Qualifications

• Second year standing in a master’s level program in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field from a state licensed institution.
• Two or more years pre-graduate experience in providing mental health, case management and/or services to youth and families.
• Training and experience in individual, family, and group counseling including the ethical and professional understanding of accurate, timely documentation.
• Knowledge of residential milieu therapy and crisis intervention.
• Skills in communication, organization, anxiety management, and time management.
• Ability to work both within a team as well as independently.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor, Certified Counselor or Associate Counselor with the Washington State Department of Health.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. 

 

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. 

 

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you: 

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment. 

• Are very adaptable. 

• Have high ownership and strong work ethic. 

• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet. 

• Truly enjoy being of service to people. 

• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together. 

• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all. 

OUR MISSION 

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.  

OUR VALUES 

• Respect 

• Responsibility 

• Honesty 

• Caring 

• Passion for Excellence 

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system. All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check in accordance with Washington's Fair Chance Act. Please download and review the below resources for more information: 

(i) The updated 2025 requirements of 49.94.010: 

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251099&hashed=1503034877 

  

(ii) The WA attorney general's Washington fair chance act guide for employers and job applicants: 

https://seattleymca.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=251100&hashed=74689660 

 

 

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to recruiting@seattleymca.org.