Virtual Mental Health Services Professional Mentor

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth. 

Why: In this role, you would provide support to clients, establish goals with them, offer feedback, and regularly assess their progress. By working with a population of predominantly women and families, you would be making a meaningful difference in clients' lives by fostering personal growth and self-sufficiency.

Who: The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established a family-oriented culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.  

• The Virtual Mental Health Services Professional Mentor working in the Programs Department will mainly focus on mentoring and guiding our mental health staff and interns.
• The Professional Mentor's expertise in mental health, counseling, and supportive services will empower the staff and interns to provide compassionate care and support to our community.
• Encouraging resilience, empathy, and professional growth, the Professional Mentor will contribute to our mission of restoring hope and well-being. 
• This is a volunteer role, there is no monetary reward during or after your particpation.

• Mentorship and Skill Development: Responsible for providing personalized mentoring to mental health professionals, and sharing insights on evidence-based practices, therapeutics, and self-care. Guide staff, interns, and mental health professionals in handling complex client cases. 
• Client-Centered Approach: Emphasize trauma-informed care, active listening, and cultural sensitivity while also helping staff build strong therapeutic relationships with clients. 
• Case Management Collaboration: Work closely with case managers to discuss holistic needs, and assist in coordinating services for clients with mental health challenges. 
• Ethical Practices: Reinforce ethical standards in confidentiality, boundaries, and professional conduct while discussing self-awareness and countertransference. 
• Professional Development: Encourage staff, interns, and mental health professionals to continue learning, educating, and self-reflecting. Responsible for sharing resources related to mental health research and best practices. 
• Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings while also encouraging a supportive environment for mental health professionals. 

• Must currently reside in the U.S. or have prior work experience in the field within the U.S. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related studies   
• 3-5+ years experience as a therapist, social worker, case manager, or other related field.  
• Must possess a valid license in the state of California as a mental health supervisor/clinician (MFT, LCSW, Ph.D.) and active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science  
• Experience in individual and group therapy with knowledge of mental health assessment tools. 
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and encourage, and be an active listener who promotes reflective practice. 

• 1-year minimum 
• 5 hrs./week including mandatory meetings 
• Must be able to attend the following weekly meetings: 
  • All Staff Weekly Meetings: Tuesdays 9 AM - 10 AM PST 
  • Programs Department Weekly Meetings: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM PST (with an hour lunch between 12 PM - 1 PM) 

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below.  

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, The Thaddeus Resource Center.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety  

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