Therapeutic Mentor

Jobs › Springfield, MA › Therapeutic Mentor Community Services Institute Therapeutic Mentor Springfield, MA Apply Therapeutic Mentor Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) offers structured, one-to-one, strength-based support services between a therapeutic mentor and a youth for the purpose of addressing daily living, social, and communication needs. The mentor works with a clinical therapist to explore a youth?s interests and abilities and creates activities that build various life skills and result in linkages to community activities. Therapeutic Mentoring services are in person and typically provided to youth in any setting where the youth reside, such as the home (including foster homes and therapeutic foster homes). We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role even if they don\'t meet 100% of the job requirements.

About us:

Community Services Institute (CSI) was one of the first outpatient community mental health clinics to offer home-based therapy to families facing barriers to mental health care. Through our Children?s Behavorial Health Initiative (CBHI)- Therapeutic Mentoring (TM) program we offer community-based interventions that support youth under 21 years old and actively engaged in therapy.

Therapeutic Mentor Expectations:

Work directly with youth and support families to achieve success Afterschool and weekend hours required Clearly communicate and consistently meet with family and natural supports Teach youth conflict resolution, impulse regulation and positive coping skills Strength-based support for social skills and self-esteem building in the community (Library, YMCA, Volunteer facilities, Parks, etc.) Weekly consult directly with a master\'s level clinician to provide strengths-based and trauma-informed interventions Assess needs and implement collaborative goal-directed lesson plans Required monthly mandatory staff meetings and weekly clinical supervision with licensed (LICSW/LMHC/LP) supervisors

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates degree in human service field and 12 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 24 months total experience working with children/adolescents/transition youth Applicant must be at least 21 years old Bilingual and culturally fluent (Spanish/English) desirable Reliable vehicle for work use, proof of vehicle insurance and clear driving record Background Check required Active Filters Therapeutic Mentor Springfield, MA Clear All Apply