What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Child/Adolescent Therapeutic Mentor Covington/Coffee position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Mentor to join our Children’s Program. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, providing person-centered support, skill development, and behavioral health interventions for children and adolescents receiving services. In this role, you will help youth develop age-appropriate coping skills, problem-solving abilities, social skills, and conflict resolution strategies that support treatment goals, emotional wellness, and long-term success.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience working with the target population OR
- Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in a human services-related field plus one (1) year of experience working with the target population
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills
- Ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Must successfully pass a background check
- Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on the needs of youth and families
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized therapeutic mentoring services to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment
- Support youth in developing age-appropriate coping skills, problem-solving abilities, emotional regulation, social skills, and conflict resolution strategies
- Reinforce treatment goals and therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team
- Assist youth in applying learned skills in home, school, and community settings to improve functioning and independence
- Collaborate with therapists, care coordinators, families, schools, and other service providers to support continuity of care within the CCBHC care model
- Monitor progress toward treatment goals and communicate observations to the treatment team as appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and CCBHC guidelines
- Promote resilience, positive behavioral change, and family engagement through person-centered, strengths-based services
Work Environment:
- Work directly with children and adolescents in home, school, community, and outpatient settings as appropriate
- Support youth and families through individualized mentoring, skill-building, and behavioral health interventions
- Engage in meaningful work that promotes emotional wellness, positive development, and successful treatment outcomes for children and adolescents