Therapeutic Mentor - Plymouth IHT/TM Program
About The Position
Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training, in a team-based approach, so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support. This role involves making authentic connections with youth, working collaboratively with their team, developing activities to increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships, and using strength-based interventions to address behavioral health needs. The mentor will also support the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician. Driving is required for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR Associate’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Active driver’s license is required
- Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory
Nice To Haves
- Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support, male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Making authentic connections with youth of all genders
- Working collaboratively with the youth’s team
- Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships
- Using strength-based interventions that address the youth’s behavioral health needs
- Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician
Benefits
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
- Eye-Med Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
- Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
- Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Assistance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Extensive Training Program
- Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
- Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
- Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
- Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
