Youth Mentor - Stabilization Unit

Telos•Orem, UT

19h

About The Position

The Youth Mentor works in the Stabilization Unit, supporting adolescents experiencing severe depression, anxiety, behavioral regulation challenges, trauma, and attachment-related issues. The role centers on maintaining strong boundaries while building influential relationships to inspire, teach, and supervise adolescents at Geneva. The advanced stabilization unit serves students in an advanced state of distress, so a peaceful and calm demeanor is required even in potentially tumultuous circumstances. The mentor also helps adolescents and their families address challenges and learn skills.

Requirements

Experience working with youth or young adults in the behavioral health field.
Experience as a Mentor or Resident Advisor.
Experience in a residential treatment center.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
Ability to handle constructive feedback.
Tolerance for a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
Strong presence, emotional control, and ability to influence behavior in real time.
Exceptional relationship skills.
Timeliness, dependability, and reliability.
A tolerant, supportive view of the LGBTQI+ community.
Ability to hold appropriate boundaries with staff and students.
Ability to receive and carry out instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a former athlete, coach, or military personnel, or comfort with confrontation and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

Initiate and participate in CPI-compliant therapeutic holds and restraints.
Take primary responsibility for the safety and supervision of dysregulated students.
Assist with resolving conflicts between students.
Communicate closely with program staff and leadership.
Chart observations and interactions in the clinical chart.
Utilize the consultant pattern and relationship continuum.
Assist with medication administration.
Maintain firm boundaries with dysregulated students.
Assist with AWOLs, whether or not on shift.