Community-Based Therapeutic Mentor for Youth

Community Counseling of Bristol County; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) is seeking Bachelor’s level candidates to join our Therapeutic Mentoring program in the Taunton/Attleboro area. Therapeutic Mentors provide one-to-one intervention and skill-building to youth ages 7 to 21, addressing daily living, social, communication and emotional regulation goals.

TM’s meet with youth in the community to support self-management, problem-solving, and peer-interaction strategies, using diverse activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• One year of experience working with children and families; volunteer and internship experience accepted.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient with computers including ability to use an electronic health record system.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet one to one with youth in community settings.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the outpatient therapists, Intensive Care Coordinators and/or In-Home Therapists.
• Support the youth in developing goals in identified skill building areas.
• Consult with schools, outpatient providers and psychiatric providers to support the youth’s ongoing treatment needs.
• Identify community supports and activities to engage youth in skill building goals.
• Provide flexibility and creativity in engaging youth of varying developmental levels.
• Meet all documentation requirements of the agency and TM program specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR) system

Job description

Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) is seeking Bachelor’s level candidates to join our Therapeutic Mentoring program in the Taunton/Attleboro area. Therapeutic Mentors provide one-to-one intervention and skill-building to youth ages 7 to 21, addressing daily living, social, communication and emotional regulation goals.

TM’s meet with youth in the community to support self-management, problem-solving, and peer-interaction strategies, using diverse activities.