PART-TIME CAT Team Therapeutic Mentor

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people’s lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We’re committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you’re a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Description: CENTERSTONE POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Therapeutic Mentor-Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team Manatee County Position Summary: Will provide mentoring and supportive services for children ages 5-17 with a mental health and/or co-occurring disorder as a part of the enhanced Children’s Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team which serves clients and their families in Manatee County. Will develop positive relationships by providing guidance and facilitating interactions and services for children and their families. Will continuously observe children’s behaviors and family interactions and provide vital feedback to other team members. Able to work independently and as a team. Ability to work well with community partners and in a team environment is essential. Services are provided in the community. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience working with children and their families. Valid Florida driver’s license with a safe driving record. Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of children with mental health issues, their families, and family systems. Willingness to work on a comprehensive treatment team. Highly motivated, self-directed, willing to work a variety of hours, including evening and on-call. Essential Functions: Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis to perform job duties to facilitate the development of therapeutic relationships with clients and to facilitate consistent client services. Provide support to child and family as a role model teaching life skills, positive discipline, parenting skills, financial responsibility and homemaking skills. Identify child and family strengths, challenges and weaknesses. Participate in the treatment planning process. Conduct on-going observation of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms mental health disorder, physical and dental health, substance use, and educational, social, developmental and family functioning. Report observations during bi-weekly meetings. Act as liaison with the school system, community agencies and families to maintain coordination of services and advocate for child and family’s rights and needs. Assist families with developing natural support systems. Provide on-call services during nighttime and weekend hours as assigned. Provide transportation, tutoring and respite services to children and families as assigned. Will engage clients in weekly, at minimum, community outings to develop and enhance age appropriate social skills Will meet productivity requirements of at least 70% as set by management Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Services are conducted primarily in the community, spends time in outpatient behavioral health settings and operates in a professional office environment; can be exposed to various health conditions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to observe treatment environments and to use speech and hearing to interact with others in person, via telephone, using computer technology and in writing. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed. Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel: This is a part time, hourly position. Routine days and hours are flexible, minimum 20 hours per week. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Time Type: Part time Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone. Health & Wellness Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability - Company Paid Wellness Programs - Company Paid Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance - Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching Retirement and Financial Planning Services Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Career Development and Growth At Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically Centerstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes Work Life Balance Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays) Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion. Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.