Field Mentor

Joining the team at Confluence Behavioral Health you can expect an experienced and supportive community focused on advancing the professional skills of our team members. We share a mission to treat young adults suffering from mental health, emotional, and relational challenges in a humanist, caring, and well-boundaried way. As a small and inclusive team, Confluence pays close attention to our community’s shared goals of being growth oriented, an honest and supportive work environment, and well balanced professional and personal lives.
We are looking for curious and compassionate individuals that would like to develop and fine tune their existing skills in Human Services, Communication, Adventure Based Activities, and Leadership Development. Confluence is ready to invest the time and energy into helping you become the exceptional team member today that will set you up to be a leader tomorrow.
Join our team for a year and you will receive multiple professional certifications, ample paid time off, benefits that include options for relocation funding, student loan repayment, and all of the adventures that New England has to offer during your 6 day long off shifts.
The Role:
8 days on, 6 days off.
Be a “Near Peer Mentor” for participants.
Develop professional skills and relationships.
Utilize strong interpersonal skills with participants and coworkers.
Facilitate and participate in daily Confluence program activities.
Collaborate with the clinical team while providing insights and observations.
Facilitate experiential outdoor and adventure programming
Receive up to 3 hours of education and training each shift.
Continually learn therapeutic and outdoor skills through hands-on experience and weekly onsite trainings.
Experience and Qualifications:
Non-Seasonal; We Aim to work with Developing Professionals.
Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required.
Physically capable of backpacking with a full backpack on uneven terrain.
Curious, Compassionate, and Courageous.
Must have CPR/First Aid Certification complete before hire date
A Week in the Life:
4 days of onsite programming with our clinical and residential team, 2 days of offsite adventure programming, and a rest and recovery day.
Outdoor and adventure activities may include: hiking, camping, xc skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, rock climbing, teambuilding.
Farmhouse activities may include: diet and nutrition, arts and crafts, therapeutic groups, community building, fun and games!
130 acres of woods, trails, fields and water on property
Certifications and Skill Trainings provided:
WFR + CPR
Crisis De-Escalation and Management
Water Safety Course
Clinical Education and Skills in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Safe Food Handling
Additional Certifications Available Upon Request
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary starting at $44,000/Year
Work Fewer than 200 days a year
Clear Path for Promotions
Continued Education and Trainings
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Relocation Bonus*
Commitment Completion Bonus*
Long Weekends/Off-shifts

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No