Childrens Therapeutic Mentor - Jefferson County

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY • Birmingham, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapeutic Mentor is a direct service provider that provides support, coaching, and training in age-appropriate behaviors and skills for children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance as assigned by supervisor in Jefferson, Blount or St. Clair Counties. This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
• Suitable automobile to permit the required travel.
• Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.
• Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to maintaining consumer confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records in an electronic medical record system within a required designated time period as stipulated by supervisors.
• Demonstrates skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.
• Considerable written and expressive communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a person with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human/Behavioral Sciences-related field from an accredited university.
• One year of experience working with children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scripted training to youth on social and emotional skill building.
• Properly assess need and devise individualized care plan for each client.
• Effectively implement written care plans to meet client goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain adequately detailed and accurate client records via electronic health record.
• Provide accurate documentation in debriefing for weekly and monthly reports/meetings as stipulated by program demands.
• Perform all administrative duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED