Health Mentor

Health Mentor

Pay Range: $20-23 per hour

Sign on Bonus: $1500.00

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking a full-time Health Mentor to join our talented InSHAPE team in our Community Support Program treating adults with with severe and persistent mental illness.  

As a Riverbend Health Mentor, you will have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team that helps clients make the connection between physical and mental health, and use physical activity and healthy eating as effective coping strategies to manage their symptoms more effectively.  We seek an individual who is a good role model for healthy living – a person with lots of energy, who is a good listener, patient, and understanding.  A sense of humor helps, too. 

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in setting and working towards realistic health goals.
• Support clients in initiating and maintaining a physical activity program in the community.
• Provide education and support around healthy eating, grocery shopping and meal planning.
• Help clients explore exercise as a coping strategy for symptom management.
• Perform complete fitness assessments.
• Communicate and collaborate with the clients' treatment team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, Health or Human Services or related field is required.
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and auto insurance is required.
• Certification or willingness to pursue certification as an entry-level personal trainer through one of the following organizations is required: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
• Active CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification is required.

About Riverbend

Founded in 1963, Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services in central New Hampshire. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; addiction treatment and community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery.

About working at Riverbend

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or daycare expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 4 weeks of earned time accrued in year 1; higher accrual in future years
• 8 holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ample opportunities for training and expanding knowledge and skills
• Business casual attire
• Wellness programming
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition discounts at various area colleges and universities

You’ll be joining a team of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about delivering high quality behavioral health services, developing innovative responses to meet critical needs, and doing work that is both challenging and rewarding. Riverbend is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive working environment for people of all backgrounds.

COVID-19 Considerations

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, it is our responsibility as healthcare providers to help keep our staff, clients and communities safe.  At Riverbend, we have implemented processes and precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as well as a mandatory vaccination policy.  Exceptions can be applied for under medical or religious reasons. 

About Concord New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire is ranked one of the nation’s top micropolitan (population under 50,000) communities, year after year. Our excellent schools and colleges produce a well-educated workforce, and we are proud to be home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston (about 1.5 hours south). In addition to our vibrant downtown, business community, and wealth of cultural offerings, the Concord area is the perfect place to raise a family, grow a business, or explore New England’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.