Mental Health Worker - ELBS

Overview

As a Mental Health Partial (MHP) Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and youth with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges.

Working within a school-based therapeutic setting, you’ll help implement treatment plans, provide behavioral interventions, and serve as a bridge between clinical and educational teams.

Your work will directly contribute to helping individuals become more independent, self-reliant, and valued members of their community.

What You’ll Bring


* A Bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related clinical field.


* 3+ years of experience working in mental health or behavioral support settings.


* Strong clinical judgment and the ability to recognize when to escalate concerns.


* Comfort with providing constructive feedback and encouraging professional growth.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Ability to collaborate effectively with families, therapists, educators, and support staff.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technologies.


* A positive attitude, resilience in challenging situations, and strong multitasking skills.

What You’ll Have


* A supportive team including a Mental Health Partial Coordinator and clinical staff.


* Access to training in crisis intervention techniques such as Ukeru or Handle with Care.


* Opportunities to lead social skills groups and contribute to treatment planning.


* A dynamic school-based environment with moderate physical demands.


* The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.

A Typical Day May Include


* Coordinating with teachers and clinical staff to create and implement a therapeutic daily schedule.


* Leading two social skills development groups for assigned clients.


* Providing hands-on support in the classroom, including crisis intervention when needed.


* Monitoring client progress, documenting daily notes, and preparing reports for treatment reviews.


* Communicating updates and concerns to the clinical team and ensuring consistent implementation of treatment strategies.


* Supporting classroom staff with training and guidance on therapeutic techniques.


* Assisting with data collection for functional assessments and reporting health or psychiatric concerns.