What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Mentor position at Commonwealth Mental Health And Wellness Center?
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Our goal is to provide members of diverse communities with the highest standard of care by using Innovative Mental Health techniques designed to be Flexible, Client Centered, Family Focused & Culturally Competent..
(NOTE: This is a fee-for-service position. Pay is commensurate to applicant’s experience & qualifications.)
Commonwealth Mental Health and Wellness Center (CMHWC) is currently seeking experienced applicants for a Mental Health Counselor Position to provide care as a Therapeutic Mentor (TM).
Qualified candidates will have experience in providing mental health counseling, emotional support, and working with youth below the age of 21.
Candidates with some background in: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Education, or another Therapy/Mental Health related field of study are proffered.
CMHWC offers care to clients of all ages, and service culturally diverse communities. Individuals fluent in additional languages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Mental Health Services as a Therapeutic Mentor to youth below the age of 21
- Aid in developing positive social and behavioral skills
- Work one-on-one with the youth, utilizing information from client's Guardian & In Home Therapy (IHT) Provider, in order to implement treatment goals
- Develop and implement age appropriate Lesson Plans with measurable outcomes
- Maintain client's mental health records, history, progress notes, assessments, disclosures, treatment plan etc.
- Ability to qork both independently and as a Team
- Maintain excellent communication between all parties of a client's Care Team
- Keep all client information confidential, according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Identify community resources needed to support and sustain achievement of client’s treatment plan goals
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable access to a computer and technology proficiency?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- working with youth: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lynn, MA 01901 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lynn, MA 01901
Salary : $33