Therapeutic Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

A growing DPH licensed and The Joint Commission accredited community behavioral health clinic is looking for a therapeutic mentor. Therapeutic Mentor offers structured, one-to-one, strength based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. Therapeutic Mentoring services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem –solving and conflict resolution, and relating appropriately to other children and adolescents, as well as adults, in recreational and social activities.

• Intensive Therapeutic Mentoring which includes establishing relationships with youth and engaging them in skill building activities: (e.g. increasing impulse control, building socialization skills, delayed gratification, exploring academic pursuits and enhance self -esteem.)
• Identify activities for each child assigned and locate appropriate activities in the community.
• Develop and implement lesson plans utilizing the clinician’s treatment plan.
• Document sessions per company policy using EMR to reflect goals and skills worked on during each session, and to ensure timely processing for billing and payroll purposes.
• Follow-up on service and program inquiries.
• Collaborate with social workers, care givers, teachers, wraparound facilitators, and school psychologists.
• Attend wrap-around meetings, staff meetings, and in-service trainings as needed.
• Attend monthly meeting and trainings
• Attend weekly supervisions

Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license; must be 21 or older; High School Diploma or GED with 2 years related experience; must be able to work evenings and weekends; Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Work Location: In person