Mental Health Associate

Rivermont Schools
Virginia Beach, VA

At Rivermont Schools we serve students with emotional behavioral and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion collaboration and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.

As a Mental Health Associate youll support students with special needs by assisting with academics daily routines and positive behavior. This role works closely with teachers therapists and families to ensure consistent care and a supportive learning environment.

What Youll Need
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) and basic computer skills (Outlook Word)

  • Strong communication reading writing and documentation skills

  • Reliable punctual and adaptable team player

  • Patient calm and resilient when supporting escalated students

  • Passion for helping students with learning or behavioral differences

What Youll Do

  • Assist students with academics social skills and daily living needs while adapting to all age groups from elementary through high school

  • Observe behavior document notes and share updates with the team to adjust strategies

  • Support self-help skills by helping students with toileting feeding and hygiene to promote independence

  • Use de-escalation techniques and calming strategies to maintain a supportive structured environment

  • Partner with teachers therapists BCBAs and parents to provide consistent and individualized support

Why Youll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles) plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts mindfulness apps and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement career development programs and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health dental and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling life coaching and mental health resources

  • Life insurance disability coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rivermont Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status national origin age disability genetic information or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .

Required Experience:

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Posted 2025-11-18

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