Therapeutic Mentor

RIVER VALLEY COUNSELING CENTER, INC; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

403b match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. in Chicopee is hiring a CBHI Therapeutic Mentor to work one-on-one with youth as part of a therapeutic team.

You will provide transportation, help youths build life and social skills, support treatment plan goals, and maintain progress notes. Strong communication, confidentiality, cultural competency, and flexibility (afternoons/evenings) are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 21+ years of age.
• One of the following educational and experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 1 year of experience OR Associate’s degree in a human services field and 1 year of experience OR High school diploma/HiSET and 2 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience using a computer and basic keyboarding skills; highly organized, self-motivated, flexible, and team oriented.
• Bilingual applicants strongly urged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and support for youth.
• Work as part of a therapeutic team.
• Provide transportation to youths to activities.
• Educate and support youth in practicing identified skills (e.g., social skills, impulse control, independent living).

Skills

Mentoring

Transportation

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Associate's degree in human services

High school diploma or HiSET

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.

We are hiring a CBHI Therapeutic Mentor!

About Us

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Position Summary

This role provides mentoring and support as part of a therapeutic team at River Valley Counseling Center. Key responsibilities include providing transportation to various activities, helping individuals build essential life and social skills, supporting treatment plan goals, and maintaining accurate progress notes for a caseload. The position also involves developing lesson plans, consulting with clinical staff, demonstrating cultural competency, and connecting clients to community resources. Strong communication, professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to RVCC policies are essential.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working one-on-one with youth to build social, communication, and daily living skills. Flexible availability, including afternoons and evenings, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and support for youth.
• Work as part of a therapeutic team.
• Provide transportation to youths to a variety activity.
• Educate and support youth in practicing/learning the identified needs/skills (e.g. building social skills, developing impulse control, developing independent living skills).

Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One of the following educational and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (from an accredited university) and at least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth
  • Associate’s degree in a human services field (from an accredited school) and at least 1 year of experience working with the target population
  • High school diploma or HiSET and at least 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, or transition-age youth
• Demonstrated experience using a computer and basic keyboarding skills. Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible (including schedule), and be able to work as part of a team. Bilingual applicants strongly urged to apply.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish Speaking)

What we offer

• Salary Range:$18.25 - $24.25 / hour
  Salary ranges are based on years of experience, level of education, specialty and licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.
• A supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
• The chance to make a real difference in our communities
• Generous time off benefits for eligible positions
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Excellent and competitive insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403b match
• CEU reimbursement
• Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!

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