Mental Health Worker AIDE
Job in
Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20811, USA
Listing for:
Bethesda1919
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Psychology
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
School-based program. Working school day hours (6 Hrs per day when school is in session) as a treatment room monitor, assisting in treatment room management and providing intensive behavior and mental health support including applying identified therapeutic interventions in the treatment rooms.
Essential Functions of the Position
Provide behavioral backup in school setting and crisis intervention.Provide necessary support to Bethesda youth in treatment room setting.Liaison between Bethesda Lutheran Services and involved outside agencies, schools, parents, etc.Documentation of relevant information.Plan and implement therapeutic groups as designated.Assist with scheduling and planning as needed.Work in conjunction with other staff to form efficient, effective, and cohesive team.Counseling, therapeutic interventions.Professional Responsibilities
Understand and fulfill job duties within the scope of the mission statement.Adhere to the policies and procedures of the agency.Maintain professional relationships with agency personnel, medical personnel and outside agencies.Meet with supervisor biweekly for one-on-one supervision.Act as a positive role model for youth by maintaining a professional demeanor and ethical behavior at all times.Fulfill training requirements as outlined in the Staff Development policy and as required by the supervisor and/or the program.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive demeanor during periods of increased demands on time and attention from multiple students.Possess effective communication skills, both verbal and written. This includes the ability to converse with youth and families of various socioeconomic backgrounds in a professional manner.Ability to de-escalate an emotionally charged or potentially violent situation using the least restrictive method possible.Knowledge of education manual, emergency procedures manual, policy and procedures manual and special education regulations.Ability to make independent, well thought out and logical decisions.Required Education, Experience and Clearances
High School Diploma or GED required. They will also be required to complete all orientation trainings and a specifically outlined 10-hour shadowing/training within the Partial Hospitalization Program prior to being assigned a treatment room.Knowledge of CASSP and special education principles.FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances may be required dependent on residency status.Physical Demands
Lifting requirement of less than 20lbs on an occasional basis.Ability to actively participate in recreational activities such as basketball, swimming, volleyball and walking.Ability to perform a physical intervention which requires the strength to grasp, hold and maneuver a resident into various positions involving standing, sitting, kneeling and laying.HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standards
All necessary related to clients in the programOur services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age.
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