Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training and Support

Walker•Roxbury, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs is hiring a Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Training & Support professional to provide community-based therapeutic support to children, adolescents, transition-age youth, and their families. The role promotes emotional, behavioral, and relational well-being through skills-based interventions, mentoring, and family support within a coordinated care approach. Services aim to strengthen safety, stabilization, and functioning in home and community settings. The position provides individualized support to youth and caregivers, helping build emotional regulation, social functioning, coping, communication, and problem-solving skills. Working with clinical supervisors and treatment teams, the employee implements therapeutic goals and safety strategies, supports family routines and stability, coordinates with providers and natural supports, and connects families with community resources. Services are delivered in home, school, and community settings, with approaches adapted to the strengths, needs, and cultures of the families served. This is primarily an in-person role, with some functions potentially performed remotely. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexible and required evening hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., as well as on-call responsibilities. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to community locations and transport clients and families are required. The position reports to a Team Leader/Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
Must be able to obtain certification as a community health care worker within two years of employment.
Experience working therapeutically with children and adolescents with behavioral health needs and their families.
Experience with strength-based assessment and development of treatment plans based on clear clinical formulations and knowledge of collateral systems.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team structure.
Demonstrated creativity, cultural curiosity, and flexibility in responding to varied family, home, and community environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete all background-check suitability requirements.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to community-based meetings and transport clients and families to appointments, trainings, groups, and other program-related activities.
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance meeting the organization’s minimum coverage requirements.
Ability to access different community locations for meetings and sessions.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to client and family scheduling needs and crises between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to respond to and follow through with requests professionally.
Ability to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods, consistent with OSHA suggestions and requirements.
Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a community health worker.
One to three years of previous experience in a similar role.
Bilingual capabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide community-based support, skills coaching, and mentoring to youth and families in home, school, and community settings.
Implement therapeutic goals and safety strategies in collaboration with clinical supervisors and treatment teams.
Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Assist caregivers in strengthening routines, behavior management, communication, and overall family stability.
Coordinate with providers, natural supports, and family members to ensure consistent, integrated care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, attend required meetings and supervision, and participate in ongoing training.
Connect families to resources and supports that promote safety, stability, and long-term success.
Provide one-to-one mentoring and coaching to foster skill development, confidence, and pro-social engagement.
Support families in maintaining safe, stable home environments, preventing out-of-home placements, and promoting successful reunifications when needed.
Deliver services in homes and community settings, adapting approaches to the needs, strengths, and cultures of youth and families.
Provide guidance, modeling, and linkages to community resources.
Perform additional duties as assigned.