Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Technician

Effective School Solutions; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions in Harvard, IL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct client care, including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and data collection. The role supports classroom management and collaborates with ESS staff to promote student well-being.

The starting salary is $55,000. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, with licensed behavioral therapist preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
• Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
• Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
• Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
• Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
• Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
• Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
• Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Licensed Behavioral Therapist (preferred)

Job description

Effective School Solutions in Harvard, IL is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct client care, including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and data collection. The role supports classroom management and collaborates with ESS staff to promote student well-being.

The starting salary is $55,000. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, with licensed behavioral therapist preferred.