Therapeutic Mentor

GENTLES COUNSELING SERVICES LLC

  • Worcester, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

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. 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWorcester, MA
Job TypeFull-time

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

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