Youth Therapeutic Mentor - Community-Based Support

Community Counseling of Bristol County; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Counseling of Bristol County seeks Bachelor's level candidates to join our Therapeutic Mentoring program serving the Taunton/New Bedford area. Mentors provide one-to-one intervention and skill-building to youth aged 7 to 21 to address daily living, social, communication and emotional regulation skills.

TM's meet youth in the community to support self-management, problem-solving, conflict-resolution skills and strategies for peer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• One year of experience working with children and families; volunteer and internship experience will be considered.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with computers including ability to use or learn an electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• Meet one to one with youth in community settings.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the outpatient therapists, Intensive Care Coordinators and/or In-Home Therapists.
• Support the youth in developing goals in identified skill building areas.
• Consult with schools, outpatient providers and psychiatric providers to support the youth's ongoing treatment needs.
• Identify community supports and activities to engage youth in skill building goals.
• Provide flexibility and creativity in engaging youth of varying developmental levels.
• Meet all documentation requirements of the agency and TM program specifications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Community Counseling of Bristol County seeks Bachelor's level candidates to join our Therapeutic Mentoring program serving the Taunton/New Bedford area. Mentors provide one-to-one intervention and skill-building to youth aged 7 to 21 to address daily living, social, communication and emotional regulation skills.

TM's meet youth in the community to support self-management, problem-solving, conflict-resolution skills and strategies for peer interactions.