Behavioral Health Aide

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Behavioral Support role to assist children, adolescents, and families involved in mental health services. You will implement clinician-developed treatment plans and provide one-on-one support in homes, schools, and community settings.

The position emphasizes modeling coping strategies, documenting progress, and collaborating with therapists and families to reinforce goals while promoting safety and healthy daily living skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and observational skills are essential.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work effectively in various settings.
• Experience or background in behavioral or mental health support is preferred.
• Commitment to client safety and promoting positive developmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral support to children, adolescents, and families receiving mental health services.
• Implement treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians.
• Deliver one‑on‑one behavioral support in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Model positive coping and social skills.
• Document sessions, track client progress, and communicate observations to the treatment team.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, and families to reinforce therapeutic goals.
• Promote safety and assist clients in developing daily living, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Observational skills

Follow treatment plans

Safety and youth development

Job description

Role Overview:

Provide behavioral support to children, adolescents, and families receiving mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by licensed clinicians.
• Deliver one‑on‑one behavioral support in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Model positive coping and social skills.
• Document sessions, track client progress, and communicate observations to the treatment team.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, case managers, and families to reinforce therapeutic goals.
• Promote safety and assist clients in developing daily living, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication and observational skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work effectively in various settings.
• Experience or background in behavioral or mental health support preferred.
• Commitment to client safety and promoting positive developmental outcomes.