Therapeutic Mentor (Bilingual A Plus)

CSI Mental Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Mental Health is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to deliver structured, one-to-one support services to youth. This role involves working closely with families to help youth develop social skills, conflict resolution, and coping strategies. Candidates must have a degree in human services or equivalent experience and be at least 21 years old. The mentor will work collaboratively with clinical therapists and conduct weekly consultations. This is an essential role supporting youth's mental health in various community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree required with experience in human services.
• At least 12 months of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with youth to support families.
• Teach youth conflict resolution and coping skills.
• Consult weekly with a master’s level clinician.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Impulse regulation

Positive coping skills

Strength-based support

Social skills development

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in the human service field

High school diploma with experience

Job description

Description

Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth to address daily living, social, and communication needs. The mentor works with a clinical therapist to explore a youth’s interests and abilities and creates activities that build various life skills and link them to community activities.

Therapeutic Mentoring services are in-person and typically provided to youth in any setting where the youth reside, such as the home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes). We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role, even if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

About us:

Community Services Institute (CSI) was one of the first outpatient community mental health clinics to offer home-based therapy to families facing barriers to mental health care. Through our Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI)-Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) program, we offer community-based interventions that support youth under 21 years old who are actively engaged in therapy.

Requirements

• Work directly with youth and support families to achieve success
• After-school and weekend hours required
• Clearly communicate and consistently meet with family and natural supports
• Teach youth conflict resolution, impulse regulation, and positive coping skills
• Strength-based support for social skills and self-esteem building in the community (Library, YMCA, Volunteer facilities, Parks, etc.)
• Weekly consult directly with a master’s level clinician to provide strengths-based and trauma-informed interventions
• Assess needs and implement collaborative goal-directed lesson plans
• Required monthly mandatory staff meetings and weekly clinical supervision with licensed (LICSW/LMHC/LP) supervisors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in the human service field and 12 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition-age youth
• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 24 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition youth
• Applicant must be at least 21 years old
• Bilingual and culturally fluent (Spanish/English) is desirable
• Reliable vehicle for work use, proof of vehicle insurance, and a clear driving record
• Background Check required