Mental Health Worker

This opportunity is at BLaST Intermediate Unit (JOB POSTING)

Mental Health Worker

Job Description

• Prepare and present multiple therapeutic mental health groups per week on topics relevant to the current student population.
• Possess strong behavior modification skills.
• Complete crisis intervention training and assist with crisis intervention and stabilization strategies as needed.
• Actively collect and communicate data related to behavior.
• Observe, record, and communicate psychological/psychiatric behaviors.
• Develop and maintain an environment that is non-threatening, safe, nurturing and where students and their families feel respected, accepted, and welcome.
• Utilize a schoolwide/classroom level positive behavior system in the management of group and client behaviors.
• Effectively communicate expectations enforce boundaries and consequences.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to complete daily written documentation and participate in team staff meeting
• Possess strong word processing skills and the ability to use cloud-based technology for documentation.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with coworkers and students to meet student needs.
Adhere to legal and ethical standards in the provision of behavioral health and educational

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Social Services (or related field)
• At least one year of experience in mental health is preferred.
• Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprinting
• School Health Form: Physical and Tuberculosis Test
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
• Act 126- Mandated Reporter

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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