Part-Time Mentor/Outreach Counselors (Manchester, NH)

WestBridge is growing and in need of several personable, part-time Mentor/Outreach Counselors to work up to 20 hours per week out in the community alongside our participants (clients).  95% of Mentors time is spent out in the community.

Mentors act as part of the larger WestBridge Assertive Community Treatment team.  The purpose of this position is to assist clients in making healthy and supportive community connections which will support sobriety, wellness, and overall health.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Outreach Counselor (“Mentor”) provides active and ongoing community-based outreach and support to individuals who experience severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders in the Manchester, NH area.  The Mentor performs a wide range of support activities including but not limited to: Support the Participant in maintaining a healthy environment; Communicate with treatment team nightly after each shift and attend regular supervision with WestBridge Staff; Assist in identifying community education needs; build awareness of mental illness, recovery, and substance use disorders; Work schedule will vary to include weeknights and weekend nights; Provide ongoing assessment of mental health status and consults with WestBridge staff;  Provide the Participant access to their medications and monitor the Participants’ self administration of medications; Assist in building support and relationships in the community; develop strong and healthy contacts in the community, including area Peer Support Centers;  Maintains compliance with local, state and federal regulations; Represent WestBridge Community Services in a healthy and positive manner;  Portray a positive role-model in all aspects of care and interactions; Maintain professional, healthy boundaries at all times.

Requirements: Mentors must be available to work two weekends out of the month and must be able to attend mandatory, bi-weekly Tuesday evening meetings from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at our Manchester, NH office.  Mentors need to have their own cell phone, reliable transportation with 100,000/300,000/100,000 vehicle insurance, and ability to send a brief email after each shift. The ideal candidate will be familiar with treatment relating to individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health related diagnoses, as well as having strong communication skills.

Must have valid drivers license & reliable transportation. Those candidates offered positions after completing interviews will need to complete a successful criminal background check, State of NH BEAS check, Motor Vehicle Records check and pre-employment drug screening.

PLEASE APPLY THROUGH WESTBRIDGE’S RECRUITING PORTAL