Therapeutic Mentor
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a skilled Therapeutic Mentor to join our team at Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs (Walker). As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will provide one-to-one, strengths-based support to children, adolescents, and transition-age youth who have emotional/behavioral challenges.
Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a human service field and experience working with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. You will work in community settings alongside a clinical HUB that maintains a treatment relationship with the youth during the time the service is in place.
Key Responsibilities- Assist youth and caregivers in building various coping, life, social, behavior, and emotion management skills.
- Provide education and practice in emotional identification, behavior management, and coping skills coaching.
- Model positive interactions with youth and family to enhance problem-solving, limit-setting, safety planning, communication, and skill building to strengthen family relationships.
- Attend monthly in-service trainings and develop initial and ongoing teamwork with family members, formal providers, natural supports, and others who can support sustainable progress.
- Bachelor's degree in a human service field from an accredited university.
- One year experience working with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance.
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to client and family scheduling needs and crises between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Two+ years experience working with children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance.
- Experience with strength-based assessment and development of treatment plans based on clear clinical formulations and knowledge of collateral systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team structure.
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs (Walker) is a leading nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children's behavioral health, and special education. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Therapeutic Mentor
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