Behavior Health Mentor

Center for Supportive Communities (CSC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Lawrence, KS, is now accepting applications for our 2025-26 Behavioral Health Mentor position. Are you an undergraduate or graduate student seeking real-world experiences that qualify for course credit or fulfill a service-learning or practicum/internship requirement? Become a Behavioral Health Mentor with CSC’s SupportEd program to enhance your clinical and professional skills while networking with the top human service and legal agencies in KS. Work 1-on-1 with K-12 students, provide advocacy and mentorship, develop and implement evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with families, schools, and human service and legal agencies. CSC’s team of experts offer practical training, supervised experience in real-world settings, professional development and networking, and many opportunities to create positive and sustainable change.

CSC’s Behavioral Health Mentor position offers you an innovative and comprehensive learning experience customized to meet your interests and educational requirements. CSC encourages students from all backgrounds to apply. Ask a faculty member to sponsor your hours with CSC for course credit (e.g., LA&S 490/EPSY 575: Internship Exploration or UNIV 492).

Position Contact

info@supportivecommunities.org

Position Title

Behavioral Health Mentor

Position Dates

August 2025 – May 2026

Time Requirements

You must dedicate 5, 10, 15, or 20 hours each week. Many of your weekly responsibilities (other than meetings with students) can be completed remotely and on your own time.

Position Location

Douglas County, KS (Lawrence, Eudora, Baldwin City, and Perry)

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 2
• 5 students
• Assist with intake and assessments

1. Facilitate weekly 5-hour

• meetings per student
• Implement individualized evidence-based interventions
• Teach skills, provide academic support, and assist with problem-solving and goal setting
• Monitor weekly attendance, grades, and behavior
• Collaborate weekly with families and schools
• Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and the community
• Collaborate with mental health providers, child protective service workers, assistant district attorneys, and other allied health professionals
• Attend weekly and as-needed meetings with supervisors
• Complete weekly documentation and progress reports
• Present at truancy review hearings (if applicable)

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Good academic standing
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Reliable transportation to and from weekly meetings
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Persistent in reaching out, patient in building trust, and consistent in communicating

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children, families, and schools
• Background knowledge in a human-service field (e.g., applied behavior analysis, psychology, social work, social welfare, special education, or counseling) or juvenile law
• Cultural competence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits & Perks

• Course credit
• Tailored experiences that meet your interests, career goals, and educational requirements
• Flexible schedule that aligns with your academic calendar
• Networking with top human service and legal agencies
• Training in evidence-based best practices
• Direct clinical experience with children, youth, and families
• Career exploration and professional development
• Quality reference or letter of recommendation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Research opportunities (upon request)
• Website and social media recognition
• …and more!

Application Process

1. Complete our online application here: https://form.jotform.com/250154644351148.
2. Complete an interview with CSC.
3. If selected, you must complete onboarding paperwork, a health assessment and TB test, a comprehensive background check, and pre-service online training and orientation.