Therapeutic Mentor

Justice Resource Institute•Lynn, MA

6d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Are you the Therapeutic Mentor we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others while working with our youth! JRI’s Children's Friend and Family Services division is committed to assisting families and their children who are dealing with substantial behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our mission is to ensure they can access the vital services necessary for them to flourish at home, in school, and within their communities.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred, or an Associate’s degree in the same field is acceptable.
A minimum of one year of experience working with youth and families in need of behavioral management to address mental health concerns or specific target populations.
Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required .
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

Offer a range of community-based services, including CBHI services, to children, adolescents, and their families. These services encompass skill coaching, job coaching, life skills training, activity planning, community exploration and integration, behavior management, assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, and case management services.
Foster positive relationships with external agencies, families, and other involved parties.
Be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, collaborating to discover the most effective methods for guiding and supporting youth within the community.
Contribute to the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community-based environment, empowering youth to thrive within the framework of their home communities.

Benefits

We are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus paid out in full after 6 months of employment.
This position’s schedule is flexible based on your availability and that of the client or family.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!