Therapeutic Mentor

September 12, 2024

AltaPointe Health

Sylacauga

PART TIME

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships
Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors
Supports, coaches adn trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services
Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations
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
Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs
Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participants when needed
Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments
Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
Documents in a timely fashion per Alta Pointe policy
Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
Documents individualized participant responses to services provided
Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance skills
Attends and participates in staff meetings as required
Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
Respects participant's privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists participants and visitors as needed
Personal values don't inhibit abillity to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the participant's needs, expectations and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with participants and families
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in Alta Pointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows Alta Pointe policies and procedures
Attends appropriate in-service training and other workshops

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or its equivalent
Valid, verifiable driver's license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance
Ability to work flexible hours incluidng evening and weekend hours
Ability to attend Department of Mental Health-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification