Therapeutic Mentor

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Easthampton (MA); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A youth service agency in Easthampton seeks a Therapeutic Mentor to implement treatment plans and support youth in achieving their goals. The role includes coaching clients, accompanying families to meetings, and engaging in community activities. Candidates must have a high school diploma and two years of direct service experience. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, including medical insurance and paid training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for driving clients.
• Proof of required auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of a licensed clinician's treatment plan.
• Provide coaching and support for assigned clients.
• Engage with clients in home and community activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to develop strong relationships

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posted: January 2, 2026 | Location: Easthampton, MA
Division: CBHI Services | Deadline: Open

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences, and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

Therapeutic Mentor: $25.00 per hour

NCYF is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor based in our Easthampton office to support implementation of a licensed clinician’s treatment plan and to assist youth in achieving the goals of the treatment plan. Responsibilities include providing coaching and support for assigned clients, accompanying the youth’s family to meetings on behavioral health treatment needs, engaging with clients in the home and in community activities, working one on one with youth and monitoring progress on the attainment of treatment plan goals and objectives, and face to face and phone care coordination with collateral providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and a minimum of two years of relevant direct service experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Approved CORI, DCF and driving background checks.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable vehicle for driving clients.
• Auto Insurance: It is NCYF's policy for our Therapeutic Mentors to have at minimum: Optional Bodily Injury to Others (coverage part 5 on a Mass Auto policy) limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident, and Damage to Someone Else's Property (part 4) limits of at least $100,000 on the personal vehicle(s) used to transport clients. Proof of said coverage must be provided to NCYF prior to beginning employment.

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!

NCYF provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NCYF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the agency has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

"Family stabilization has been key in my daughter's recovery, mainstreaming in school and summer employment. NCYF dramatically changed our lives for the better." - Parent