A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Wichita, KS Job Details PRN $15.50 - $18.50 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Care documentation High school diploma or GED Driving Computer skills Full Job Description EmberHope Youthville, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope Youthville mission, vision, and values! About the
Behavioral Interventionist Program:
Children who've experienced trauma need consistent, patient, and compassionate support. The Behavioral Interventionist Program™ provides that support directly in the home through one-on-one, trauma-informed care that helps children: Regulate emotions Strengthen coping skills Build healthy attachments Maintain stable placements with their caregivers This work changes lives — and the data proves it: 82% decrease in residential care admissions 75% decrease in psychiatric hospitalizations Significant improvement in emotional health and placement stability
Your Schedule:
Flexible Part Time Hours This part time position offers meaningful work with the flexibility to choose the days and times that fit your life. Required service hours occur between 3 PM and 9 PM, when children are home from school. When children are out of school—holidays, breaks, summers, appointments, or weather-related closures—you may complete shifts earlier in the day based on the family's needs and your availability. A Role with
Purpose:
As a Children's Behavioral Interventionist, you will work directly in Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH) providing one-on-one support to youth. You will use trauma-informed strategies, neuro-developmental activities, and consistent, nurturing presence to help them heal, grow, and remain safely in their home setting. This role is a strong fit if you: Have personal or professional child-welfare experience Celebrate small wins and believe healing is a journey Feel called to faith-driven, relationship-centered work Approach challenging moments with patience, grace, and consistency ________________________________________
What You'll Do:
Create and maintain a stable, trauma-informed, supportive environment within Therapeutic Family Foster Homes Deliver one-on-one neuro-developmental and coping skill activities Support daily living and emotional regulation in alignment with the child's treatment plan Provide direct supervision, coaching, direction, and approved intervention strategies at all times Maintain strong, open communication with caregivers Ensure caregivers approve shift activities and adhere to the child's established routines and structure Document services in the agency's electronic health record in a timely manner Develop and maintain knowledge of CBI and TFFH standards Follow all EmberHope Youthville Policies & Procedures, including the Employee Handbook and Clinical Services Handbook Time Breakdown 70% Direct client services 15% Documentation 10% Crisis assistance 5% Meetings & training
Training & Preparation:
No prior behavioral experience is required — we train and prepare you thoroughly. Within your first 30 days, you will complete a blend of in-person and online training, including: Trauma-Informed Care Crisis Prevention & Intervention CPR/First Aid/AED Neuro-stimulation activities Mental Health & Behavioral Understanding Cultural Diversity & DEI Professional Boundaries Suicide Prevention Mandatory Reporting Electronic Health Record Documentation State and CARF-required courses You will also complete the required CBI Certification and maintain all ongoing training requirements, including your Behavioral Management Certification!
Why This Work Matters:
Trauma doesn't heal overnight. Behavior doesn't change in a week. But with consistency, compassion, and connection — healing can happen. In this role, your presence becomes a source of safety, stability, and hope. Your encouragement becomes the difference that keeps a child safely with their family. If you feel called to this purpose-driven work, we'd love to meet you.
Job Requirements:
21 years of age or older High school diploma or equivalent A clean driving record (no suspensions, restrictions or excessive tickets/accidents in the past 5 years) Be able to pass a federal background check process Ability to complete required CBI training and maintain certifications Competent computer skills and ability to document electronically Ability to travel using a personal vehicle, including at night Ability to walk up and down stairs Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends Ability to work in indoor environments frequently (with protection from weather but not always from temperature changes) and outdoors occasionally
