TIER 2:
Moderate Intensity Care and Crisis Response
As mental health challenges among young people increase, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, most districts have a growing population of students with mild to moderate mental health challenges who may need moderate intensity interventions or more intermittent support or assistance, as well as an increased number of students who demonstrate a mental health crisis. While many districts fulfill part of this need with guidance counselors, school psychologists and student assistant counselors (SAC), the caseloads of these individuals are often unsustainable. ESS’ Tier 2 clinical services are designed to help districts bridge these gaps.
What are Moderate Intensity Interventions and Crisis Response?
- Programming for students with mild to moderate mental health challenges
- Less intensive therapeutic structure
- Crisis assessment and crisis re-entry
What does ESS provide?
- Tier 2 Moderate Intensity Clinical Programming
- Crisis Assessment, Response, and Re-entry Programs
TIER 2 PROGRAM:
Moderate Intensity Clinical Programming
Through Tier 2 Moderate Intensity Clinical Programming, ESS provides districts with a clinical program designed to augment the efforts of existing school staff in supporting the needs of students with mild to moderate mental health challenges. Through this program, ESS clinicians deliver a combination of individual therapy and family therapy, while also being able to incorporate group therapy as needed.
TIER 2 PROGRAM:
Crisis Assessment, Response, and Re-entry Program
Districts can often become overwhelmed with the day-to-day load of activities that make up a robust crisis response program. ESS’ Crisis Assessment, Response, and Re-entry Programs support districts through all aspects of crisis assessment and the follow up process, including:
• Evidence-based student mental health assessments
• Referrals to appropriate services and coordination with outside providers
• Daily planning and debriefing meetings on crisis assessments with school administrators
• Coordination and case management of a student’s re-entry plan into the district
The addition of a Crisis Assessment Clinician has enabled us to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of students and families who find themselves in situations that require clinical insight and expertise to determine immediate interventional resources. Our primary goal is to keep students safe and happy, therefore the implementation of this role has afforded us a higher level of service and support.
- ESS District Partner