Therapeutic Mentor

Therapeutic Mentor (Part-Time) — Autism, Mental Health & Young Adult Support Bridge The Gap Services | Petaluma, CA Area + Throughout California We are actively seeking therapeutic mentors near Petaluma, CA, as well as qualified candidates throughout California.

Bridge The Gap Services provides therapeutic mentoring, case management, and family support for teens, young adults, and adults in navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, autism spectrum needs, and major life transitions. We partner closely with families, treatment providers, and professionals to help clients build the skills, structure, confidence, and independence they need to thrive.

Our work focuses on real-world support outside traditional therapy settings — helping clients integrate treatment goals into daily routines while supporting families with boundaries, communication, and self-care.

Learn more about us:

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated mentors with experience supporting individuals with autism, mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or life transition needs.

This role centers on relationship-based mentoring that complements clinical care and helps clients apply skills in everyday life — whether emotional regulation, executive functioning, social skills, independence, or recovery-focused lifestyle changes.

You’ll collaborate with families, therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure continuity of care and aligned support.

The ideal mentor:

• Has experience working with autism, mental health, addiction recovery, or young adult life transitions
• Is comfortable supporting teens, young adults, and adults in building life skills and confidence
• Communicates professionally with families and treatment teams
• Values collaboration and multidisciplinary care
• Is confident, grounded, and able to navigate strong personalities with professionalism
• Is open to feedback, growth, and ongoing collaboration
• Creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment that fosters sustainable change

Candidates must have one of the following (or be actively pursuing):

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, etc.)
• Master’s degree in a behavioral science field
• Drug & Alcohol Counselor certification or related credential

Relevant lived experience, mentorship experience, or specialized training may also be considered alongside formal education.

This is a part-time, flexible role structured similarly to a private practice model:

• Mentors are matched with clients based on personality fit, experience, and availability
• You will begin once an appropriate client match is established
• Caseload builds gradually based on referrals and availability

• Meaningful, relationship-centered work
• Collaborative team approach with clinical coordination
• Opportunity to grow within a respected therapeutic mentoring organization
• Work that directly impacts families navigating complex mental health and recovery journeys

If you are passionate about helping young people and families bridge the gap between treatment and everyday life, we’d love to connect.