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Summer Camp Mental Health Job In Camp Kesem At Yale University At
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Summer Camp Mental Health Professional

  • Full-Time
  • New Haven, CT
  • Camp Kesem At Yale University
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Job Description
We are in search of two licensed counselors or social workers to serve as a mental health professionals at Camp Kesem, from Sunday, August 14th to Friday, August 19th. The camp is an overnight camp for kids who have parents with cancer. We are based out of Yale University, and are hosting camp at Camp Wah-Nee in Torrington, CT. Transportation will be covered (there will be a bus to the campsite leaving from Yale University's campus) and compensation is available. Food will be provided at camp and sleeping arrangements will be in a private cabin shared with one other MHP. Please contact us if you are interested, even if you cannot be there for the entire duration of camp.

Mental Health Professional Position Requirements:

  • Master’s-level degree, licensed or working toward licensure (minimum) in counseling, social work, or related field. Two years of experience is also preferable.
  • Available to stay on-site at Camp Wah-Nee for the week from August 14th through August 19th, 2022.

Mental Health Professional Responsibilities: * Is a resource for camp staff and leaders to help them better interact and communicate with campers and each other.

  • Is a "mandated reporter" and helps with communicating reportable offenses that we are required by Connecticut state law to report to law enforcement or social services.
  • Is responsible for any major psychological issues that arise during the week of camp that fall outside of a counselor's control and expertise. Counselors should be open to sharing difficult situations with the MHP and while the MHP will first work to coach and support the counselor or staff member, s/he may need to intercede if the safety of the camper is in danger or if the counselor, camp advisor, and MHP agree that this is the best course of action.
  • Checks in with the Admin team and counselors, particularly after stressful situations, to make sure the team has had a chance to rest and is able to continue to be successful at camp.
  • Is present for at least a part of counselor training (if possible) and all parts of camp in which campers will be present. Must remain at camp the entire session.
  • The mental health professional should sign all of the required staff paperwork.

Job Type: Contract, Temporary

Salary: $500.00 /week

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $500.00 per week

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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