Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support, Athol

Clinical & Support Options, Inc.; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Full health and dental coverage

Flexible work environment

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

A behavioral health organization is seeking a Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist in Athol, MA. The successful candidate will provide community-based care and support youth in achieving their treatment goals. This role requires a degree in human services and experience with children. Join a team dedicated to improving mental health and family dynamics with competitive salaries and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based direct care services to children and families.
• Deliver structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services.
• Support and coach youth in age-appropriate behaviors.
• Engage youth in community activities aligned with treatment goals.

Skills

Experience with children

Bilingual skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in human services

Job description

Overview

CSO is looking for a Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support Specialist for our Family Support Services team in Athol. Join to apply for the Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support, Athol role at Clinical & Support Options, Inc. The main focus of these services is to alleviate the youth's mental health issues and strengthen the family structures and supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based direct care services to children and families as part of the Family Support Services Program.
• Deliver Therapeutic Mentoring: structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth for daily living, social, and communication needs.
• Support, coach, and train youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and appropriate relations with peers and adults in recreational and social activities as per a behavioral health treatment plan.
• Supervise interactions and engage the youth in discussions about strategies for effective handling of peer interactions.
• Engage the youth in community activities aligned with treatment goals (anticipatory guidance, role playing, skill acquisition, social and recreational activities, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a human services field plus two years of experience working with children
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values:

• Positive — maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful — collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful — demonstrating self-awareness and effective priority setting
• Conscientious — taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we provide comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multidisciplinary staff and be part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are formed externally with community organizations. CSO offers a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. CSO was voted a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024 and offers Training in Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more. EOE/AA.

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Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Mental Health Care