Therapeutic Mentor

Family Independence, Inc. | Greater Boston, MA | $24.00/hour

Family Independence, Inc. is a Greater Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to keeping families safe and together. Through our Safe & Stable program, we partner with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to help families build the skills and stability they need to thrive.

We're hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to work directly with youth and families in the community, helping put each family's clinical treatment plan into action alongside a supervising Clinician.

Compensation & Schedule

%CF; $24.00/hour — this is an hourly, overtime-eligible position (time-and-a-half for hours worked beyond 40/week)

%CF; Full-time, flexible schedule

%CF; Fieldwork throughout Greater Boston, in clients' homes and communities

What You'll Do

%CF; Work side-by-side with an assigned Clinician to carry out each family's treatment plan

%CF; Help youth build skills to understand and manage their emotions and behavior

%CF; Connect families with community resources and support agencies (DMH, DCF, DYS, DPH, and others)

%CF; Participate in care planning meetings when a youth is enrolled in Intensive Care Coordination

%CF; Complete timely documentation and check in regularly with your supervising Clinician

What You'll Bring

%CF; Associate's degree in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or a related field

%CF; CANS certification preferred (training available)

%CF; Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable access to a vehicle for community-based work

%CF; A steady, motivated, team-oriented approach to helping families

%CF; Bilingual ability is a plus

Why Family Independence

%CF; Meaningful, front-line work with real impact on families

%CF; Direct mentorship and support from your supervising Clinician

%CF; A small, close-knit team

How to Apply

Submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation.