Therapeutic Mentor

GENTLES COUNSELING SERVICES LLC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A community behavioral health clinic is seeking a therapeutic mentor to provide structured, strength-based support services to youth. Responsibilities include aiding in skill development, supporting communication needs, and documenting sessions as per policy. Applicants must be 21 or older, have a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience, and have reliable transportation. This position may offer full-time, part-time, or contract opportunities, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration with other professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be 21 or older.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for youth.
• Assist in developing life skills and socialization.
• Document sessions accurately for billing.
• Collaborate with social workers, caregivers, teachers, wraparound facilitators, and school psychologists.
• Attend wrap-around meetings, staff meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Experience with youth

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field

Job 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, caregivers, 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.

Job Types

• Full‑time
• Part‑time
• Contract

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

Work Location

In person