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Behavioral Health Network Therapeutic Mentor in Westfield, Massachusetts
Therapeutic Mentor-Westfield Behavorial Health Network, Inc Westfield, MA Full-Time SIGN ON BONUS!! Do you want to use your experience in the mental health field to better the lives of children and families in your community? Join our team of dedicated human services professionals as a Therapeutic Mentor Therapeutic mentors work together with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to support children with behavioral health challenges to achieve stability and success in the community. Therapeutic mentors help children through providing one to one structured therapeutic activities in the community including modeling, coaching and encouraging achievement of goals that support behavior change and success in the community. Therapeutic mentors work collaboratively with other professionals to provide high quality team based care. Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. We are dedicated to offering high quality and culturally appropriate care. What are we looking for in a Therapeutic Mentor? Qualifications/Requirements High school diploma, associate degree, Bachelor\'s degree and one (2) years\' experience working with target population. (2) years\' experience working with children Previous experience working with children with Serious Emotional Disturbance. Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems (required). Valid driver\'s license and reliable vehicle (required) Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources and how to help clients access them. Good communication skills. Interest in helping others. Ability to create and implement strategies to facilitate achievement of agreed-upon goals. BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. **NOTICE** In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work. Additional Information Schedule Days - Weekdays & Weekends Schedule (Days/Time) - Monday - Sunday -flexible # of Hours Per Week - 40