What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Mental Health Technician (Therapeutic Program) position at The Woodstock Academy?
The Woodstock Academy
ANTICIPATED 25-26 Job Posting
February 26, 2025
Mental Health Technician Full-time
Job Summary:
The Mental Health Technician plays a crucial role in supporting students' emotional and behavioral well-
being in a therapeutic public-school setting. This position focuses on preventative intervention by
recognizing early signs of anxiety and distress, promoting emotional resilience, and equipping students with
essential skills for academic and social success.
The successful candidate will:
- Promote 21st century educational excellence through the vigorous support of the mission and goals
- Facilitate individual, departmental, and school excellence through the support of high-quality
collaboration, and a focus on student learning;
- This role is integral in empowering students with the tools they need to succeed both academically
resilience;
- Identify and assess students’ anxiety stages before significant escalation, implementing appropriate
- Utilize preventative intervention techniques to support students in managing emotions effectively;
- Teach and reinforce emotional resiliency skills to help students navigate challenges;
- Support students in developing skills to become effective learners within a classroom environment;
- Foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in response to social adversity;
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and other school staff to create a supportive learning
- Provide one-on-one and group support to students as needed;
- Maintain accurate documentation of interventions and student progress; and
- Participate in professional development and training to stay informed on best practices in mental
health support.
Minimum qualifications:
• Experience in mental health, education, psychology, or related fields. (Associate’s degree; preferred
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and emotional regulation strategies;
- Ability to recognize early signs of emotional distress and implement appropriate interventions;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; and
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.
• Principles of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions;
- Preventative crisis intervention protocol; and
- Principles of Trauma Informed Care.
Submit employment application, letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation, transcripts,
and/or verification of para-educator test results to:
The Woodstock Academy
Mrs. Lori G. Carminati, Director of Human Resources
57 Academy Road Woodstock, CT 06281
lcarminati@woodstockacademy.org
Closing date: Until the position is filled
Please visit our website, www.woodstockacademy.org/about/employment, to print a copy of our
employment application. EOE
