Therapeutic Mentor

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.