Therapeutic Mentor - Plymouth IHT/TM Program

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO 35 days

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Student loan forgiveness opportunities

Tuition assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Online CEU trainings

Certification opportunities in EBPs

Job summary

Bay State Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor to support youth in behavioral health services.

The role emphasizes building authentic connections, collaborating with the youth’s team, and developing activities to enhance social skills and peer relationships. The position requires a Bachelor’s/Associate degree or high school diploma with relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to participate in extensive training including CEUs for licensure paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• Associate’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active driver’s license is required
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory
• All are welcome to apply; male youth population strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Making authentic connections with youth of all genders
• Working collaboratively with the youth’s team
• Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships
• Using strength-based interventions that address the youth’s behavioral health needs
• Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician
• Driving is required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field

Associate’s degree in Human Service field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking to begin your career in social services? Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training, in a team-based approach, so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support.

Job Type
Full-time

What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference…

• Making authentic connections with youth of all genders
• Working collaboratively with the youth’s team
• Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships
• Using strength-based interventions that address the youth’s behavioral health needs
• Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician
• Driving is required

Important Health and Wellness Benefits Which Begin On Your First Day of Employment

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
• Eye-Med Vision Benefits
• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extensive Training Program
• Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR
• Associate’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR
• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Active driver’s license is required
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory
• All are welcome to apply! Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support, male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

$20.68 - 22.60 per hour