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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Peer Mentor
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Peer Mentor Req #1588 East Arlington, MA 02474, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team! Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions. We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year. Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities. Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)! Peer Mentor
Young Adult Services Arlington, MA Salary Range:
$20.50- $24.00/hour depending on experience and certification + sign
- on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time).
What you will do:
Facilitate activity based and support groups for young adults with mental health concerns. Use your story and experience to provide hope, information, advocacy and one on one support to young adults learning to manage their mental health challenges. Promote skill building in the life domains of: social functioning, symptom management, coping skills and activities of daily living. Contribute to system change through policy advocacy.Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars:
Talent connecting with people. Strong communication skills- both written and verbal.