Therapeutic mentor vs mental health specialist

Differences between therapeutic mentor and mental health specialist duties and responsibilities

Therapeutic mentor example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Attend IEP meetings to validate the treatment that the client is doing outside of school.
• Document treatment plans, and assist with IEP sessions, interventions, and client behaviors using Microsoft applications.
• Develop a mentoring relationship with assign DCF youth in a one-on-one setting
• Support students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, academic motivation, and organization skills.
• Teach positive social skills, weight training, assistance with homework and studying the bible to promote spiritual growth.

Mental health specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Assist and encourage patients with ADL's including feeding, ambulating, and hygiene to promote patient care.
• Utilize rehabilitation principles to support individuals, families and communities in developing effective strategies to improve client mental health functioning.
• Provide psychological care to patients in an in-patient psych unit, including facilitating group activities, crisis intervention, implementing therapeutic approaches
• Meet physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training.
• Provide kindness and compassion to the deceased and their families.
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