Youth & Family Therapeutic Mentor — Fieldwork

Family Independence, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together.

As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will work directly with youth and families in the community, carrying out each family's clinical treatment plan alongside a supervising Clinician. You'll partner with a clinician, help youth develop emotional and behavioral skills, connect families to resources (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others), and participate in care planning meetings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
• CANS certification preferred (training available).
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle for community-based work.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with an assigned Clinician to carry out each family's treatment plan.
• Help youth build skills to understand and manage their emotions and behavior.
• Connect families with community resources and support agencies (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others).
• Participate in care planning meetings when a youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination.
• Complete timely documentation and check in regularly with your supervising Clinician.

Education

Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field

CANS certification

Job description

Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together.

As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will work directly with youth and families in the community, carrying out each family's clinical treatment plan alongside a supervising Clinician. You'll partner with a clinician, help youth develop emotional and behavioral skills, connect families to resources (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others), and participate in care planning meetings.