What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child/Adolescent Mental Health Assistant After School Program Coffee Co. Part Time position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join our Children’s After School Program in Coffee County. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, providing person-centered support, supervision, and skill-building services for children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses. In this role, you will help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment while assisting with transportation and daily program activities that promote emotional wellness and behavioral stability.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with children, adolescents, and families
- Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
- Must successfully pass a background check
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily supervision, support, and skill-building assistance for children and adolescents participating in the After School Program
- Assist with transportation for consumers to and from program activities, appointments, and related services as needed
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports behavioral health and emotional wellness
- Support children and adolescents with daily routines, social skills, and positive behavioral expectations
- Collaborate with therapists, program staff, families, and community partners to ensure coordinated care within the CCBHC care model
- Monitor participant behavior and report concerns to supervisory or clinical staff as needed
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards and CCBHC requirements
- Promote positive engagement, recovery, and person-centered support for children and families