Therapeutic Mentor

Why Join EveryMind?

EveryMind is a growing private independent nonprofit organization with 215 employees across 27 locations. We have served the community for almost 65 years by strengthening communities and empowering individuals to reach optimal mental wellness. We were recognized as a Top Place to work in Montgomery County, Maryland by Bethesda Magazine. EveryMind is consistently recognized for being an excellent place to work, offering a positive workplace culture and a competitive compensation package that is meant to provide a great lifework balance.

Our competitive compensation package includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options

Employer Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

401K Matching Benefit

Highly Generous Leave Schedule of 50+ Days (Vacation, Sick, Wellness Days, Holidays, Birthday leave, and much more)

CEU Opportunities

Group Consultation (once per month)

Clinical Supervision (once per week)

Pay Increases with Licensure Advancements

Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedule

Referral Bonus Program

Sensible Caseload Management

Employee Discount Program

A Great Place to Work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruits and retains eligible youth and families to participate in school day, after-school, and community mentoring activities.
Plans and facilitates in-person or virtual activities, coaching, training, and services when youth/adolescents are available including afternoons and evenings.
Conduct regular assessments of students’ needs, incorporating input from key stakeholders including school administration, teachers, counselors, parents, and caregivers to develop an intensive care coordination plan of services/engagement.
Plans and implements intensive care coordination with existing parent/caregiver/guardian jointly developed with Therapeutic Mentor and/or the outpatient or school-based therapist (as applicable).
Incorporates evidence-based practices and individualizes activities to support students with a variety of physical, emotional, and social needs.
Develops and implements alternative strategies to learning new skills and making functional progress for effective, relevant programming, inclusive of social skill acquisition through role play and community based activities.
Completes aftercare planning and consultation to enhance support and ongoing mentor relationship with the child/youth.
Participates in enhanced conflict resolution and communication skills training.
Identifies and coordinates a list of community and behavioral health resources for youth and their families.
Implements evaluation aspects of all program components for youth and families. Analyzes outcomes and processes evaluations and makes service adjustments accordingly.
Maintains compliance with assigned contract(s) including:
Meeting all data/productivity requirements.
Maintaining minimum caseload requirements.
Timely and thorough completion of program reporting.
Participates in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to evaluate and improve the quality of youth development services provided and ensured that services are culturally appropriate and equitable for clients.
Other duties as assigned.