Therapeutic Mentor
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Who we are looking for:
Are you the Therapeutic Mentor we have been looking for In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRIs Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral emotional and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home school and community. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live utilizing strengthbased and needsdriven choices offering a teambased approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in culturally competent individualized services and the use of evidencebased practices.
Scheduling Needs:
This position will need to be available to work afternoons into the evenings. If looking for weekend hours they are available but not required. Scheduling for this position is flexible depending on your availability and that of the client/family.
JRI provides the training so that:
* YOU will be able to provide a variety of communitybased services including CBHI services to children adolescents and their families. These services include Skill coaching Job Coaching Life Skills training activity planning community exploration & integration behavior management assessment treatment panning services crisis management and case management services.
* YOU will maintain positive relationships with outside agencies families and other involved parties.
* YOU will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that works together to find the best and most effective methods of guiding and supporting youth within the community.
* YOU will support the clinical care of youth and their families in a home and community based setting allowing youth to become their best selves within the structure of their home communities.
Why JRI
JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study for 10 YEARS in a row including this year as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work!
* Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect collaboration and opportunity where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
* We offer a bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
* Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC LCSW LICSW RN and more!
* Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
* Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
* Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
* Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups selfcare resources and an Employee Assistance Program.
* Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements:
* Must be 21 years of age.
* Bachelors degree in a human service field from an accredited university with one 1 year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs OR Associates degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with the target population
* Experience working with children is required. Candidates who have experience working with community mental health are preferred.
* Able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the needs of emotionally fragile mentally ill youth and their families; understanding of the range of interventions and treatment required by this population.
* Maintains valid drivers license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
* Background and driving record checks will be performed.
At JRI we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect collaboration and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each persons contributions we create an environment where people can grow develop their skills and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
