Therapeutic Mentor - MA

Embrace Pathways LLC; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Embrace Pathways LLC in Malden, MA seeks a Therapeutic Mentor to provide guidance and training to individuals under 21, fostering age-appropriate behaviors and essential life skills. You will collaborate with mental health professionals and hub providers to support each youth’s goals.

The role requires delivering a full range of therapeutic modalities, maintaining clinical documentation, and participating in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year experience in youth work.
• Associate's degree with one year experience.
• High school diploma or GED with two years’ relevant experience.
• Must comply with Department of Public Health and insurer regulations governing the service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, coaching, modeling, and training to individuals under 21.
• Focus on improving social skills, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving.
• Attend team meetings and supervision; follow treatment plans.
• Ensure youth engagement in hub services (ICC, IHT, Outpatient).
• Monitor and document client progress accurately and systematically.
• Gather data on intervention effectiveness and medical necessity.

Skills

Effective communication

EHR proficiency

Reporting software

Professional ethics

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma / GED

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Therapeutic Mentor. As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will provide invaluable support, guidance, and training to individuals under the age of 21, aiding in the development of age-appropriate behaviors and essential life skills.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
• Associate's degree from an accredited school and one (1) year of experience working with the target population; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and one (1) year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth.
• Ability to perform to the levels outlined in the Department of Public Health and Insurer regulations governing the delivery of the particular service delivered by the professional staff, excluding those reserved for physicians.
• Capable of delivering the full range of therapeutic modalities.

Minimum Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively with mental health professionals and other community professionals.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records.
• Familiarity with software applications for meeting guidelines and timelines regarding reports and paperwork.
• Knowledge of professional ethics related to providing therapeutic mentoring services.
• Understanding of environmental and cultural factors inherent in the treatment of mental disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support, coaching, modeling, and training to individuals under the age of 21, aiding in the development of age-appropriate behaviors.

• Focus on improving social skills, interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, conflict resolution, and fostering healthy relationships within community-based services and programs.
• Follow client's treatment plans, attend team meetings, and participate in supervision.
• Ensure that the youth is engaged in one of the hub services (ICC, IHT, or Outpatient).
• Monitor and document client progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Gather data concerning intervention effectiveness systematically.
• Verify the necessity of Therapeutic Mentoring to facilitate achievement of identified goals.
• Ensure that a comprehensive assessment and CANS completed by the hub provider demonstrate medical necessity for Therapeutic Mentoring services.
• Maintain regular contact with hub providers to provide updates on progress.
• Deliver high-quality, culturally competent, and appropriate treatment to assigned cases consistently.

Help us create a positive impact on the community by supporting individuals in their personal growth journey.

Embrace Pathways is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits (Full time Employee):

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule (Offered to Part time)
• Mileage reimbursement (Offered to Part time)
• Paid time off (Offered to Part time)