Health Mentor - InSHAPE

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Title: Health Mentor/ Counselor - InSHAPE

Location: Manchester, NH

Job Type: Full-time, In person

** $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR ALL FULL-TIME CLINICAL POSITIONS **

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy both in body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description:

The InSHAPE team is seeking a Mental Health Mentor who has some flexibility around their work hours to be part of a dynamic health and wellness team that supports consumers of mental health services in addressing their nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals. This is a community-based position working with both youth and adults. Individual sessions will take place in a variety of locations, including, but not limited to, participants’ home, a local gym, outdoors, within the Greater Manchester area. Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage. Certified Personal Trainer certification is preferred at start of position but must be obtained within the first 3 months. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health, or nutrition required.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with participants to identify individualized health and wellness goals.
• Provide education and support around nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.
• Complete paperwork and physical assessments at baseline, and quarterly thereafter.
• Develop effective and safe programming for Participants in the gym, in their homes, and/or in the community.
• Manage a caseload of 18-25 participants.
• Communicate with case managers, doctors, community organizations, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, health sciences, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Personal Trainer Certification is preferred at start or must be obtained within 3 months of start.
• Mental Health and/or Personal Trainer experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage and reliable car as you will transport participants.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Education: A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, health sciences, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university is required.

Qualifications: Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, an automobile with liability insurance, and a clean background and driving record check.

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.