Health Mentor
About the Organization
Lakes Region Mental Health Center (LRMHC) is the community mental health center serving Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. We provide services to 24 surrounding towns, and nearly 4,000 patients each year. A non-profit, private corporation founded in 1966, Lakes Region Mental Health Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to our mission. We provide integrated mental and physical health care to children, adults, elders and their families who are living with – and recovering from- mental illness and/or emotional distress. Our dedicated professionals provide the highest quality of healthcare and collaborate with many other organizations in the region to improve access to care and meet the mental health needs of the community. By working in partnership with other health care providers, hospitals, law enforcement, corrections, courts, school districts, social workers and public health officials, we are able to provide a continuum of care for our patients and improve the quality of life in the Lakes Region.
About the Job
As a Health Mentor some of your duties will be to assists InShape members in developing and implementing their personal wellness program. You will provide support and education related to physical fitness, nutrition and wellness, and you will work independently in community settings with individual patients and leading group activities. Also, you may be asked to expand responsibilities during the pandemic to include case management and functional support when determined to be needed to best support the program. Potential to transport patients in your personal vehicle.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education, related field or lived experience. Personal Fitness Certification required within 6 months of employment. Valid driver's license and vehicle required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- Earned Time/Extended Illness
- 8 paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and matching contributions
- Multiple training opportunities- including supporting licensure
If you are interested in applying, please visit www.lrmhc.org/careers to email kjordan@lrmhc.org!