The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a part-time Mental Health Program Specialist to support the Mental Health department with the implementation of mental health prevention and intervention programs.

For years, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA has been a cornerstone of the Perth Amboy community and beyond. Our impact continues to grow through programs centered on our three Areas of Focus: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. The Y’s Mental Health Services Department is dedicated to addressing the critical need for accessible, high-quality mental and behavioral health services, as well as social support, for individuals of all ages. 

Under the supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services, the Mental Health Program Specialist will be responsible for overseeing program recruitment, conducting participant assessments and screenings, managing cases, delivering individual and group programming and curricula, and coordinating various programs and events.

While demonstrating a commitment to the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith, the Mental Health Program Specialist will also be passionate about mental health and well-being; exhibit exceptional empathy, cultural competence, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multilingual community.

Essential Duties:

1. Learn and deliver various program curricula such as Strengthening Families, Overcoming Obstacles, and Skills to Pay the Bills. 

2. Facilitate the recruitment of program participants including responding to calls and inquiries from potential program participants in a respectful and professional manner and engaging in networking and marketing efforts.

3. Coordinate and prepare for meetings and events including room reservation, set-up and breakdown.

4. Utilize electronic health record, internal and external programs/software to create and submit assigned documentation in a timely, accurate manner including but not limited to time sheets, progress and group notes. 

5. Conduct initial basic screenings and assessments for program participants. 

6. Engage with program participants weekly to support the realization of Individual Success Plans, Treatment Plans and Goal Achievement.  

7. Support event coordination and execution for Department of Mental Health Services such as marketing/tabling events, fairs and presentations. 

8. Facilitate the creation of an environment that fosters physical and emotional safety for program participants and families. 

9. Responsible for other duties, as assigned.

Position Details:

• Nonexempt: 15-25 hours per week. Typical hours vary. Some evenings and weekends will be required as needed for programming

• Start: August 1st, 2025

Benefits Include: 

• Monthly Team Training

• Free YMCA Employee & Family Membership *

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - eligible upon hire

• Paid NJ Sick Leave

• Subsidized Child Care

• Discounted Program Fees

• YMCA Retirement Fund - when eligible (with 8% Y contribution, 4% employee) *

*Contingencies Apply

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children and families. 

• Appropriate education and/or experience, may include an Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or one to three years of related experience.

• Obtain and successfully pass state and federal criminal background check via fingerprinting.

• Utilization of Electronic Health Record System and other data entry systems. 

• Reliable and punctual with ability to complete independent tasks while being part of the collaborate team and effort. 

• Language Skills - Spanish and English bilingual a plus. Excellent written and verbal/nonverbal abilities in languages. 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions 

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 

• the community.

• Exemplary cultural competence. 

• Familiar with the culture and mission of the organization 

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.