Therapeutic Mentor

AltaPointe Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to support youth and young adults in recovery-oriented services. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, guiding age-appropriate behavior, and facilitating access to community supports.

You will participate in treatment planning, assist with self-advocacy, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to promote empowerment and recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation.
• DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships.
• Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors and problem-solving.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties and expectations.
• Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals in the treatment plan.
• Connects youth to community supports and additional programs.
• Acts as a resource and safe person for youth with questions or concerns.

Skills

Youth/young adult psychology

Cultural diversity

Recovery-oriented care

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training (within 6 months)

Job description

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

General Responsibilities

• Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships
• Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors
• Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services
• Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations
• Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness
• Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
• Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs
• Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed
• Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments
• Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Clinical Record Keeping

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
• Documents individualized participant responses to services provided

Supervision and Consultation

• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as required

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards participants, visitors and co-workers:

• Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects participant’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists participants and visitors as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the participant’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with participants and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification; knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, as well as non-violent crisis intervention practices.
• Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to connect to youth/young adults and share skills and knowledge with others