Therapeutic Mentor, Part-Time
Full Time
Birmingham, AL 35213
Posted
Job description
Therapeutic Mentor, Part-Time
Normal Work Hours/Days:
Up to 20 hours/week
Location: Jefferson County
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.
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.
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