Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for NABITA Members
We are pleased to offer NABITA Mentor Match, NABITA’s peer-to-peer mentoring program, which is open and free to all NABITA Members. The purpose of Mentor Match is to foster leadership in the field by connecting experienced BIT professionals with newer BIT professionals.
How Does Mentor Match Work?
Mentor Match works by pairing Mentors, who are more experienced BIT professionals, with Mentees, who are less experienced professionals. Mentors will be paired either one-on-one with Mentees or with a group of Mentees. Mentees will meet with their Mentors to work toward professional goals. Please note that NABITA’s Mentor Match is not intended to be used for consulting services. Mentors are paired with Mentees to assist in developing professional skills, obtaining resources, and providing support within their BIT role. Please click here to be directed to NABITA’s parent organization, TNG, for consulting services or become a member of NABITA to join the listserv.
Both Mentors and Mentees must be a member of NABITA. Learn more about NABITA membership, commit to six months of programming by meeting at least once every other month, and complete satisfaction surveys throughout the program.
How Do I Participate?
Mentor Application
Mentors are more experienced in the profession and provide support to a less-experienced professional, the Mentee. If you’re eager to give back by supporting those who are just starting out or transitioning into the field, we encourage you to apply. Applications are closed and will reopen in August 2025.
Mentee Application
Mentees are those seeking to gain more professional skills within the field from a more experienced individual. Applications are closed and will reopen in August 2025.
What Are the Benefits of Participating
- Mentor Benefits:
- Opportunity to nurture new talent and potential new hires
- Develop leadership, communication, and other soft skills
- Raise your self-esteem and gain fulfillment from giving back to the profession
- Networking opportunities with other BIT professionals
- $99 promo code that can be used on NABITA products, trainings, and events
- Add program participation to your resume
- Ensure the field of behavioral intervention continues to deepen and grow through experienced professionals
- Mentee Benefits:
- Support in navigating and advancing one’s career
- Gain wisdom and perspective from a more experienced professional
- Receive advice on setting and achieving professional goals
- Opportunity for skill development and new knowledge
- Network with other BIT professionals
What If I Have Questions?
Please see FAQs listed below or contact members@nabita.org.
If you cannot commit to the time frame, please reach out to members@nabita.org to let NABITA know immediately. Your match will be paired with another person. You should consider re-applying when your schedule allows for more time.
NABITA membership allows access to a broad network of BIT professionals and resources. Mentor Match is another avenue within membership that allows members to connect more personally and assist each other professionally. Those who wish to access these networks to develop within the field might consider NABITA membership.
Mentors should feel at a point in their profession that their guidance would assist a Mentee or group of Mentees.
Mentors are encouraged to participate more than once, and we also encourage Mentees to become Mentors when they are ready to do so. Mentees can apply again, however, priority will be given to new applicants.
Only one application will be considered. Please apply for only one position, either Mentor or Mentee.
You must connect with your Mentor or Mentee at least once every other month.
You are encouraged to fill out an application for the next cycle.
NABITA Mentor Match is for Mentees who are interested working on professional skills within their Behavioral Intervention Role. TNG, NABITA’s parent organization, offers consulting services. Members are also encouraged to use the listserv, a member-included benefit.
One-on-one mentoring is available based on the number of applications received. Once you receive notification that you have been selected, you will also receive notification on whether you have been matched one-on-one or within a group of mentees.
We encourage you to communicate first with your match on what might be bothering you. If the issue cannot be resolved, reach out to members@nabita.org so that we can learn more about the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved, we will work with both parties to end the match.