Community Care Team: Mental Health Professional

Join Camp Barney Medintz’s Community Care Team! 

Community Care Team: Mental Health Professional 

Licensed Mental Health Professional desired, Master’s Level Required  

Seasonal

Flexible within 

June 8, 2025 – August 1, 2025 

Compensation - $ 141 - $ 165 Daily

Location - Cleveland, GA

Our Community Care Team is comprised of Mental Health professionals who support all matters related to mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH) in camp. This can include one on one sessions, facilitated group discussions, programs to promote mental health awareness, staff training, and more. 

Camp Barney Medintz, the summer overnight camp of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, is located on 540 beautiful acres in the north Georgia mountains, just 75 miles from Atlanta. Founded in 1963, “Camp Barney” serves more than 1200 children, ages 8-17, and more than 300 staff from the United States and several other countries each summer. 

We are seeking members of our seasonal MESSH team who have experience working with children and/or young adults, understand the duties and responsibilities associated with being a mental health professional, are effective in case management, and possess a desire to approach mental health in an accessible way.  

Role and Responsibilities 

• Serving as a resource to campers and staff throughout the summer who are facing mental, emotional, social, or spiritual challenges and creating environments where campers can thrive 

• Creating and facilitating training for staff surrounding prevalent mental health topics to be prepared to encounter 

• Managing information about camper needs, and communicating to proper staff members 

• Documentation in Campminder 

• Developing and maintaining relationships with parents, caregivers, and relevant outside professionals 

• Work with leadership on evaluation and tracking for camper wellness 

• Be an active presence, living on-site and participating in community programs at camp 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Graduate-level or higher degree in a mental health field. Including, but not limited to: social work, mental health counseling, psychology, youth psychiatry, family therapy, etc. 

• Proven ability to provide emotional support to a wide range of ages 

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team 

Additional Notes 

• Room and board include