Therapeutic Mentor

About the role

EveryMind is hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to join our Bridge to Wellness team in the School-Based Services department. This role supports 2-4 school communities across mid-Montgomery County. Therapeutic Mentors will join a behavioral health team composed of Care Managers, Mental Health Therapists, fellow Therapeutic Mentors, and school partners. The Therapeutic Mentor works in tandem with teammates to provide structured one-to-one strength-based support services to children to address daily social-emotional needs.

This includes supporting, coaching, and training children and youth in age-appropriate behaviors including interpersonal communication, problem-solving, social engagement, self-esteem, conflict resolution, and relating appropriately with youth and adults. The Therapeutic Mentor develops a behavioral health treatment plan with the family and youth where possible to ensure the youth’s success in navigating various social situations, learning new skills, and making functional progress.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children and families across multiple school communities in mid-Montgomery County. Rather than serving a single location, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with students, educators, and families in 2 to 4 schools, depending on community needs.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and retains eligible youth and families to participate in school day, after-school, and community mentoring activities.
• Plans and facilitates in-person or virtual activities, coaching, training, and services when youth/adolescents are available including afternoons and evenings.
• Conducts regular assessments of students’ needs, incorporating input from key stakeholders including school administration, teachers, counselors, parents, and caregivers to develop an intensive care coordination plan of services/engagement.
• Plans and implements intensive care coordination with existing parent/caregiver/guardian jointly developed with Therapeutic Mentor and/or the outpatient or school-based therapist (as applicable).
• Incorporates evidence-based practices and individualizes activities to support students with a variety of physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Develops and implements alternative strategies to learning new skills and making functional progress for effective, relevant programming, inclusive of social skill acquisition through role play and community-based activities.
• Completes aftercare planning and consultation to enhance support and ongoing mentor relationship with the child/youth.
• Participates in enhanced conflict resolution and communication skills training.
• Identifies and coordinates a list of community and behavioral health resources for youth and their families.
• Implements evaluation aspects of all program components for youth and families, analyzes outcomes, and makes service adjustments accordingly.
• Maintains compliance with assigned contract(s) including meeting all data/productivity requirements, maintaining minimum caseload requirements, and timely and thorough completion of program reporting.
• Participates in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to evaluate and improve the quality of youth development services provided and ensures that services are culturally appropriate and equitable for clients.
• Occasional supervision of interns and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, social services, or related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant social-emotional wellness and mentoring experience working with adolescents and families.
• Experience with community, school, or social services programming preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, community engagement, mentoring, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while working effectively as a team player.
• Strong customer service skills for those seeking assistance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Teams, and other technology platforms.
• Ability to interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including CEO, board members, volunteers, paid staff, media, and donors.
• Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity.
• Must maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines.
• Must pass a criminal background check. Certain job functions may require passing a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity check as well as a credit check.
• Must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and fully able to perform all required duties at all times.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance due to confidentiality and travel to client locations.

Physical and Emotional Demands

The physical and emotional demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for finger dexterity, handle with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Due to the nature of the content handled in the program, individuals with a history of trauma or suicidality within the past 12 months may be at risk of being triggered or re-traumatized.

Working Conditions

• Available to perform duties during core business hours (between 9-5pm, M-F), with some flexibility for evening and/or weekend hours.
• Work is mostly on-site but may include some remote hours with supervisor approval.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Program
• 47+ Days of Leave (Vacation, Sick, Wellness, Holidays, Birthday & More!)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Monthly Group Consultation
• Weekly Clinical Supervision
• Flexible Schedules & Remote Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Sensible Caseload Management
• Professional Development & Growth Opportunities

Why You'll Love Working at EveryMind

• A Recognized Top Workplace in Montgomery County (Bethesda Magazine)
• Over 65 Years of service as a leading mental health nonprofit
• 210+ Team Members across 27 locations
• Culture of Trust, Integrity, and Innovation