What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Tennessee Voices For Children, Inc?
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field is required. Preference given to parents/caregivers or family members of children with SED. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems also strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge Preferred:
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with children, youth, and adults mental, emotional and social development and well-being.
- Knowledge of and experience working with children who have mental health and/or behavioral challenges.
- Knowledge and experience with child and adolescent development, including trauma informed care, child-serving systems.
- Knowledge of how to develop family-driven and strength-based treatment/behavior plans with individuals and families.
- Proven commitment to system of care principles and to working effectively as a part of a team.
- Be approachable and engaging.
- Be knowledgeable and sensitive to the culture of the youth and family and effectively convey that to team members.
- Ability to empathize with families.
- Focus on empowering children/youth and families.
- Excellent organizational, written, communication and problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
- Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance.
Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:
- Coaching, supporting, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors.
- Displays interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Collaborates, as appropriate, with other providers and natural supports.
- Develops a treatment plan based off of identified goals.
- Maintains weekly contact with youth and/or family.
- Responsible for connecting youth to apprenticeship opportunities.
- Participates in social learning exercises with the youth.
- Responsible for role modeling acceptable social interaction.
- Obtains authorizations.
- Attends treatment team/care plan meetings.
- Completes all necessary clinical documentation accurately and timely.
- Ensure client information is secured consistent with HIPAA requirements.
- Provide individual, family and group therapy as identified and clinically determined.
- Complete Strengths-Based Assessments and Individual Service Plans with the family and child/youth.
- Document assessments, intakes, treatment plans per policy in the EHR.
- Collaborate with school staff to provide comprehensive clinical support.
- Complete transition and discharge plan and summary.
- Provide necessary treatment summaries and documentation as requested.
- Ensures treatment services conform to CARF standards
- Other Duties and/or tasks as assigned.
