Therapeutic Mentor

Heritage Behavioral Health Center • Decatur, IL

4d • $18 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides strengths-based support to youth who need assistance recognizing, demonstrating, and applying pro-social behaviors in home and community settings. The Therapeutic Mentor spends meaningful time with youth in the community, modeling positive interactions with peers and adults across a variety of social situations. The Therapeutic Mentor also supports youth in developing and practicing essential life skills that promote healthy relationships and build self-confidence.

Requirements

• Must minimally meet qualifications of a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance coverage required
• Ability to provide services in community-based settings including homes, schools, and community organizations
• Skill in delivery of rehabilitative services to youth
• Ability to work with youth with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
• Knowledge of community resources and/or ability to research and find them
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Mentoring techniques
• Knowledge of healthcare resources including psychiatric, substance use, medical, and/or other services
• Ability to meet people where they are in their recovery; non-judgmental with ability to build rapport quickly
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and change
• Ability to navigate electronic health records
• Ability to work collaboratively with direct leaders and other clinical staff providing services to persons served
• Ability to provide timely responses to supervisors, persons served, and other clinical staff
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations
• Commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic mentoring and management of an individual caseload
• Engage clients referred to therapeutic mentoring through telephone and face-to-face contact, with most services taking place within community settings
• Teach and reinforce skills such as communication, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution
• Engage youth using a strength-based approach to build on their existing abilities and interests
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills and foster positive interactions with peers and adults
• Support youth in becoming more independent in social and community settings
• Attend child and family team meetings to collaborate with youth, caregivers, and providers
• Complete all documentation and tracking in a timely manner
• Provide other duties as assigned, required, or specifically negotiated with supervisor

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave
• Every other Friday off (paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, flex spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), and additional life insurance
• Substantial agency contributions toward the cost of health insurance
• 401(k) and Roth options
• Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
• Eligible through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) for loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED