Therapeutic Youth Mentor
Listed on 2026-05-05
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Social Work
Community Health, Youth Development, Mental Health
Job Type: Full time
Job
Hours:
Mon-Fri, some afternoons and evenings required
Job Level: Entry level
License/Certification: None
Location: Taunton/New Bedford, MA
Local
Travel Required:
Yes
Program Name: Therapeutic Mentoring
Program Type: Youth, community-based
Salary: $46,000
As a Therapeutic Mentor (TM) at CCBC, you will gain valuable experience building a career in mental health. TM’s provide one‑to‑one intervention and therapeutic skill‑building to youth ages 7 to 21, addressing daily living, social, communication and emotional regulation challenges. You will meet with youth in community settings, coach development of self‑management, problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills, and design strategies for effective peer interactions.
Skill‑building activities include social, recreational, athletic, artistic, educational, and vocational pursuits.
- Meet one‑to‑one with youth in community settings
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with outpatient therapists, Intensive Care Coordinators, and/or In‑Home Therapists
- Support the youth in developing goals in identified skill‑building areas
- Consult with schools, outpatient providers, and psychiatric providers to support ongoing treatment needs
- Identify community supports and activities to engage youth in skill‑building goals
- Provide flexibility and creativity in engaging youth of varying developmental levels
- Meet all documentation requirements of the agency and TM program specifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field
- One year of experience working with children and families; volunteer and internship experience will be considered
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong organizational, verbal, written, and computer skills
- Proficiency with computers, including an electronic health record system and audio‑visual communication technology
- Bilingual staff (Spanish) encouraged to apply
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- 12 paid holidays and sick leave
- Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
- 403(b) with up to 5% employer match
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