Engaging Work with Exceptional Students 

At the Elizabeth Lee Black School (ELBS), Mental Health Workers (MHWs) are part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to supporting children with unique needs. This role offers a deep sense of accomplishment as you help some of the most vulnerable students succeed. 

The students in the ELBS Mental Health Program face a complex combination of intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges. These needs often make learning and engaging with their environment difficult. As an MHW, you play a vital role in helping students develop new skills, build independence, and experience a more meaningful school day. 

Creating Student Success 

MHWs engage students in therapeutic activities that foster social, coping, and academic skills. By promoting independence and tolerance of their environment, students can become active members of their classroom community. This position is essential to the mental health classroom and treatment team, working closely with psychiatrists, families, and behavioral staff to create strategies that drive student success. 

Collaborative Classroom Team 

Our mental health classrooms maintain a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring strong support and teamwork. MHWs collaborate with teachers, classroom staff, and therapy professionals to deliver the best possible programming for students. This partnership creates a fulfilling workday where you witness students grow and thrive. 

Many of our MHWs say, “I just love my kids,” reflecting the pride and joy they feel in making a difference every day at the Barber National Institute.