Mentor, Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Beverly, MA

3d • $22 - $27

About The Position

The primary role of this position is to provide one-on-one brief intervention to high school students who present with risk factors to substance misuse to address use and co-occurring mental health needs. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Mentor will provide intervention with the Project Amp model and conduct the bulk of programming, client services, and connection to supportive services and resources in the community. Additionally, this role will assist the SAP Clinician in facilitation of psycho-educational and/or diversion groups and will complete all necessary outcome tools and collect data as needed to comply with expectations of program contract through BSAS.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree or lived experience, with a minimum of two years professional experience working with adolescents.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations
• Willingness to become trained in the Project Amp model as required by the role.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred some knowledge and experience with substance use and co-occurring treatment or services for adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Providing case management – conduct case management meetings regularly with parents/caregivers, key personnel from the school, law enforcement, other stakeholders and the youth, as appropriate, to discuss progress toward client-centered goals and to modify individual service plans as needed
• Assisting with intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning.
• Working non-traditional hours as needed in an effort to accommodate youth and their families (e.g. evenings, weekends, etc.)
• Providing advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family
• Identifying resources in partnership with youth, establishing a referral system among community agencies and resources, and supporting youth and families in accessing these resources
• Identifying and working with a family’s organic social supports, including faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, tenant groups, community centers and clubs, etc.
• Administration: attendance at minimum weekly 1:1 supervision and other supervision/meetings as requested; checks agency email daily and available by telephone during working hours daily; keeps essential program tracking logs up to date; submits required paperwork as scheduled and requested; maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals and other paperwork; regularly submits and tracks outcomes measurements; conducts satisfaction surveys as needed.
• Public Representation: serves as a representative for the division, program, and stakeholders through the following venues as assigned; community and school health fairs, focus groups, coalitions, and other special initiatives to increase advocacy for attention to youth substance abuse and/or promote the program and stakeholders.
• Meet standards as established by performance specifications for the High School Co-Occurring Teams Grant.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level