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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location West springfield, Massachusetts

About this job

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children, families and adults? Are you interested in working for a dynamic organization that is invested in their clients and staff?

 

The Therapeutic Mentor will work under the supervision of a licensed Clinician. You will support the implementation of the Clinician’s treatment plan and work with clients and their family/caregivers to support in-home therapy goals to treat behavioral needs and improve the family/caregivers’ ability to provide effective support for the clients successful functioning in the home and community.

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing initial and ongoing collaboration with family members, formal providers, natural supports, and others who can support sustainable progress
  • Attend agency orientation and training on a yearly basis as required
  • Attend weekly individual supervision with Clinician and monthly group supervisions
  • Adhere to billing policies and only bill for services rendered and those that are billable according to specifications
  • Flexibility with scheduling is necessary to meet the needs of our clients - afternoon/evening hours may be required
  • Support and coach clients in developing age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication skills, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution skills
  • Complete timely and accurate documentation to reflect services provided ensuring all documentation complies with requirements
  • Communicates with Managed Care Entities to ensure authorization for services provided

 

 

Required Experience

  • One year minimum experience working with children, youth and families
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a car
  • Experience working with children diagnosed with behavioral-emotional disorders or children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Candidates who can speak Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Cantonese are a plus!

 

 

Benefits (partial benefits for part-time employees)

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health (75% coverage) & Dental
  • 3 weeks paid vacation & 1 week paid sick time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 401k retirement plan with match (after 1 year of employment)
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Tuition assistance
  • Company provided laptop and cell phone
  • Incentives
  • Longevity bonus
  • Paid training days
  • Supervision for Licensure
  • Opportunity for Professional Growth

 

 

Compensation

  • Full-time: Salary
  • Part-time: Fee-for-service

Company Description

Northeast Family Services provides behaviorally based mental health services to children, families and adults. These services are provided in the home, community, and school settings, helping individuals manage behaviors and emotions through individual support, treatment, and a team approach. Our teams work together with our clients and their families to improve functions, manage challenging behaviors and promote positive alternatives for success.