Therapeutic Mentor

UHS • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbour Counseling Services is hiring a full-time, in-person Therapeutic Mentor to provide structured, one-on-one, strength-based support to youth under age 21 who have mental health or behavioral challenges. As part of a clinical treatment team, the mentor helps youth develop independent life skills by modeling and practicing age-appropriate behavior, interpersonal communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and appropriate interactions with peers and adults. Services take place in community settings and may incorporate activities that interest the youth.

The role involves coordinating with a youth’s therapist, guardian, and other collateral contacts to support treatment goals, implementing interventions from the therapist’s treatment plan, and providing telephone coaching as needed. The position offers a flexible schedule based on the mentor’s availability and that of the client and family. It is presented as an opportunity to gain experience in mental health and social work while joining an experienced, supportive team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with youth and families.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Daily access to a working, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan and organize one’s schedule and client services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft computer systems.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Appropriate citizenship work documentation.
• Must pass a CORI check, drug test, and other pre-employment documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged.
• Weekend availability is optional.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with youth in the community for skill building.
• Coordinate with the youth’s therapist and guardian to assist in achieving treatment goals.
• Help youth build coping, life, social, behavioral, and emotion-management skills.
• Implement therapeutic interventions from the therapist’s treatment plan through education, practice, and skills coaching addressing emotional identification and management and other mental health, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Coordinate care with collateral contacts.
• Provide telephone coaching and support to youth as needed.
• Document all meetings and collateral contacts.
• Attend weekly staff or department meetings and supervision.

Benefits

• Mileage, toll, and parking reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Yearly tuition reimbursement
• License preparation, testing, and licensing fees covered
• Free continuing education units
• 401(k) with company match of 50% of the first 6% of contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Internal advancement opportunities and leadership and management training
• Growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• 24/7 support through an internal crisis line
• Employee assistance program
• Weekly licensure supervision
• Employee discounts through the Perks at Work program
• Company outings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level