Therapeutic Mentor
altapointe· Entry Level, Behavioral
About this role
Responsibilities
Primary Job Functions:
General Responsibilities
- Provides support to youth by building trusting relationships
- Supports, coaches and trains youth in age-appropriate behaviors
- Supports, coaches and trains youth to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Offers support and guidance to youth as they receive services
- Participates in one-on-one meetings or treatment team meetings to discuss ideas, difficulties, suggestions, and expectations
- Provides social interaction, both individually and as a group, to develop social and recreational skills and to help participants develop insight into their mental illness
- Promotes recovery-oriented skills to help achieve goals created in the treatment plan
- Connects youth and young adults to community supports, natural supports and additional programs
- Assist participants in developing empowerment skills through self-advocacy and advocates on behalf of participant when needed
- Acts as a resource and safe person for youth to approach with questions, concerns and accomplishments
- Plans and conducts peer support groups focusing on topics related to recovery
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Clinical Record Keeping
- Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
- Documents legibly and in a clear and concise manner
- Documents individualized participant responses to services provided
Supervision and Consultation
- Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
- Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
- Actively works to enhance skills
- Attends and participates in staff meetings as required
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards participants, visitors and co-workers:
- Treats participants with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects participant’s privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists participants and visitors as needed
- Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the participant’s needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with participants and families
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:
- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
Qualifications
High school diploma or its equivalent; a valid, verifiable driver’s license, a good driving record, reliable transportation and verifiable vehicle liability insurance; ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours; ability to attend DMH-approved Therapeutic Mentor training for certification; knowledge of youth/young adult specific competencies, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population
- Knowledge of cultural diversity
- Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Medicaid standards
- Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, as well as non-violent crisis intervention practices.
- Knowledge of a recovery-oriented treatment approach
- Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to connect to youth/young adults and share skills and knowledge with others
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Therapeutic Mentor position at altapointe?
The salary for this Therapeutic Mentor role at altapointe is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Therapeutic Mentor position at altapointe located?
This Therapeutic Mentor role at altapointe is based in Mobile, AL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Therapeutic Mentor role at altapointe full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a PART TIME position. It is posted as a Therapeutic Mentor role in the Entry Level, Behavioral department at altapointe.
Which team or department does the Therapeutic Mentor at altapointe belong to?
This Therapeutic Mentor position is part of the Entry Level, Behavioral department at altapointe. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Therapeutic Mentor position at altapointe?
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When was the Therapeutic Mentor job at altapointe posted?
This Therapeutic Mentor position at altapointe was posted on May 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Therapeutic Mentor
altapointe
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