What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Mentor position at Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center?
Adam Bishop Center (ABC)
DESCRIPTION
To provide structured one-on-one interventions to youth and their families that are designed to ameliorate behavioral health-related conditions that prevent age-appropriate social functioning. Help ensure the youth's success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills, and making functional progress. Offer supervision of these interactions and engage the youth in discussions about strategies for effective handling of peer and adult interactions. Support, coach, and train the youth in age-appropriate behaviors. Train, coach, and support the youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Provide linkages to recreational and social activities. Provide interventions and support to achieve established treatment goals that are assigned as part of an integrated service team for youth. This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.
Job Requirements:
- A high school diploma/GED from a state-accredited school/source 2 years of experience working with children/youth, or a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services with 1 year of experience working with children/youth.
- A current/valid non-expired driver's license; be a minimum age of 21; and have an insurable driving record.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and use of computer software and programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Schedule:
- Full-time Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Part-time position is also available; the schedule would be discussed further during the interview.
Pay Rate: This will be discussed during the interview.
Full Time Benefits Include:
- Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
- Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
- Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Pay
- Earned Sick and Vacation Time
- And More Amazing Benefits!
Part Time Benefits Include:
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
