What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPEUTIC MENTOR position at New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee?
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Description
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Therapeutic Mentor who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.
As a Therapeutic Mentor your responsibilities will include
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications
Description
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Therapeutic Mentor who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.
As a Therapeutic Mentor your responsibilities will include
- Participate in the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures within 48 hours of service delivery.
- Participate in providing community-based treatment and dual diagnosis services.
- Provide work-related supportive services, such as assistance with grooming and personal hygiene, securing of appropriate clothing, wake-up calls, transportation.
- Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site.
- Assist clients to find and maintain a safe and affordable place to live apartment hunting, finding a roommate, landlord negotiations, cleaning, furnishing, and decorating.
- Provide nutrition education and assistance with meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation.
- Assist and support clients to perform household activities, including house cleaning and laundry.
- Teach money management skills and assist clients in accessing financial services.
- Assist and support clients to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician, dentist, and other medical specialists as required.
- Plan, structure, and prompt social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Responsible for assessment of client's progress and the development of clinical documents including but not limited to: Children's Functional Assessment Rating System/Functional Assessment Rating System, North Carolina Family Assessment Scale, and the Mental Health Outcome.
- Provide respite care services, up to four hours per day.
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in a social service major such as psychology, social work, education, or vocational rehabilitation.
- Minimum of one year experience working directly with children or adolescents with behavioral needs or certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist certified by Florida Certification Board.
