Therapeutic Mentor, Children's Outpatient (Part Time)

Children's Outpatient Services provides treatment for children and adolescents and their families and is intended to improve and maintain a child’s or an adolescent’s stability in the community. Treatment focuses on problem resolution, symptom reduction, stabilization and/or prevention of movement to a higher level of care. Services include individual, family and group therapy, medication evaluation and management, case management, in home intervention, case consultation and summer day treatment services. The type of treatment is highly variable and depends upon the individual’s existing symptoms and developmental level.

Primary Job Functions

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Documents individualized participant responses to services provided
• Is sensitive to the participant’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
• Respects participant’s privacy and confidentiality
• Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships
• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as required
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services
• Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
• Assists participants and visitors as needed
• Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
• Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards participants, visitors and co-workers:
• Supervision and Consultation
• Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
• Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed
• Is gentle and calm with participants and families
• Clinical Record Keeping
• General Responsibilities
• Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations

High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification

ID: 2023-20384

Shift/Hours (ex: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30): After hours and weekends as needed; Could vary up to 8:00PM

External Company Name: AltaPointe Health

External Company URL: http://altapointe.org/

Telecommute: No