Student Mental Health & Emotional Support Specialist

Linq; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton Area School District is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Emotional Support Program in Easton, PA. The role provides direct treatment and educational strategies to support students with emotional disturbances, ensuring adherence to standards.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a mental health field, behavior management and case management skills, and familiarity with TACT-2 methods. Proficiency with CIU-20 programs is expected. Salary is $35,250 for a 188-day work year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health field.
• Behavior management skills and case management experience, especially with students with emotional disturbances, are beneficial.
• Must be able to be trained and use TACT-2 behavior assessment methods and apply restraint when necessary.
• Basic computer skills to use CIU-20 computer-based and web-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment and educational strategies in a supportive role to meet individualized treatment for assigned students.
• Monitor progress on each treatment plan to ensure compliance with DPW and Colonial IU 20 standards.
• Participate in implementation of behavior assessment methods and assist with restraints when needed.

Skills

Behavior management

Case management

Special education experience

CIU-20 programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health field

Tools

CIU-20

Job description

Easton Area School District is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Emotional Support Program in Easton, PA. The role provides direct treatment and educational strategies to support students with emotional disturbances, ensuring adherence to standards.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a mental health field, behavior management and case management skills, and familiarity with TACT-2 methods. Proficiency with CIU-20 programs is expected. Salary is $35,250 for a 188-day work year.