School-Based Mental Health Technician

Effective School Solutions•Harvard, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Mental Health Technician in Harvard, Illinois. The role provides direct client care in a school setting, including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The technician also assists with classroom management and structuring when needed. The position works with students, school and district leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, and a multidisciplinary classroom team to support students’ behavioral, academic, and mental health needs. The technician follows classroom protocols and schedules, documents student observations, maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries, and participates in team training and meetings. The starting salary is $55,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
At least two years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5–18.
Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and the continuum of care.
Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Behavioral Therapist.
Crisis management experience.
Experience working with children and adolescents ages 5–18.

Responsibilities

Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with student needs in a safe and ethical manner to support academic and mental health stability.
Assist students with daily school activities and attend to behavioral needs, providing de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
Work with the ESS/classroom multidisciplinary team to lead or assist with student activities and groups.
Follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
Understand the continuum of mental health services in the school environment and community supports.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Develop working relationships with school and district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and professional boundaries.
Participate in ESS team training and meetings.
Document student observations according to prescribed procedures and standards.