What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Mental Health Technician position at Effective School Solutions?
About the role : Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Killingly, CT . The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.
Job 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.
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