What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker - ELBS position at Barber National Institute?
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.