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Sacred Heart University

Therapeutic Mentor

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828

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and the job listing Expires on January 17, 2026

Are you looking to begin your career in social services? Becoming a Therapeutic Mentor at Bay State Community Services (BSCS) will give you support and training, in a team-based approach, so that you can make a difference for youth who need behavioral health support.

What you will be doing to make a difference…

Making authentic connections with youth of all genders

Working collaboratively with the youth’s team

Developing activities that will increase social skills, communication, and peer relationships

Using strength-based interventions that address the youth’s behavioral health needs

Supporting the youth and family in developing a risk management plan alongside a Master’s level clinician

Driving is required

Exceptional Benefits BEGINS ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tax Deferred Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Benefits First year: 35 Days Paid Time Off -Increased vacation with tenure

Pet Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Stipends for on-call

Qualified employer for student loan forgiveness

Tuition Assistance

Extensive Training Programs including Certification(s) in Evidence Based Practices

Supervision for licensure requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth;

OR

Associate’s degree in Human Service field and 1 year relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth;

OR

High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth

Must be 21 years of age or older

Active driver’s license is required

Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and acquire skills in human growth and development, as well as principles of Wraparound and Systems theory

All are welcome to apply! Due to the male youth population having the greatest need for support, male applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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