JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Classification: Therapeutic Mentor
The Therapeutic Mentor is a direct service provider that provides support, coaching, and training in age-appropriate behaviors and skills for children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance as assigned by supervisor in Jefferson, Blount or St. Clair Counties.
Division: Children’s Services
Normal Work Hours/Days: Part-time, up to 20 hours/week
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide scripted training to youth on social and emotional skill building.
Properly assess need and devise individualized care plan for each client.
Effectively implement written care plans to meet client goals and objectives.
Develop and maintain adequately detailed and accurate client records via electronic health record.
Provide accurate documentation in debriefing for weekly and monthly reports/meetings as stipulated by program demands.
Perform all administrative duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Preference for a person with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human/Behavioral Sciences-related field from an accredited university. One year of experience working with children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families is preferred.
Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.
Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to maintaining consumer confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records in an electronic medical record system within a required designated time period as stipulated by supervisors.
Demonstrates skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.
Considerable written and expressive communication skills.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human/Behavioral Sciences
- One year experience working with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and their families
- Valid Alabama driver's license
- Driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier
- Suitable automobile to permit required travel
- Maintain car insurance meeting or exceeding Alabama state minimums
- Knowledge of behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing human services provider agencies in the catchment area
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to consumer confidentiality
- Ability to document activities and maintain records in an electronic medical/health record system within required time periods
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teams
What We Do
JBS Mental Health Authority is a public, nonprofit corporation established to plan, coordinate, and develop mental health services for the Jefferson, Blount, and St. Clair region. They provide individualized mental health services to children, youth, and adults to encourage resilience and wellness, offering a wide array of residential treatment programs, independent living settings, and urgent care clinics for those living with mental illness.
