School-Based Mental Health Technician

About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Harvard, IL. 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. The starting salary for this position is $55,000.

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 sch