Therapeutic support staff
Therapeutic Support Staff
Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS, /θɛrəˈpjuːtɪk səˈpɔːrt stæf/) are professionals who provide one-on-one interventions to a child or adolescent at home, school, daycare, YMCA, or other community-based program or community setting when the behavior without this intervention would require a more restrictive setting.
Etymology
The term "Therapeutic Support Staff" is derived from the words "therapeutic" which originates from the Greek word "therapeutikos" meaning "serving to cure or heal", "support" from the Old French "suporter" meaning "to bear, endure", and "staff" from the Old English "stæf" meaning "stick, rod, pole, or bar".
Roles and Responsibilities
Therapeutic Support Staff are responsible for implementing existing behavior modification intervention plans and teaching and modeling the necessary behavioral interventions to the child, family, and other members of the treatment team. They work under the supervision of a Behavioral Consultant and in conjunction with other members of the treatment team such as Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
Related Terms
- Behavioral Consultant: A professional who designs and supervises behavior modification plans.
- Psychiatrist: A medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
- Psychologist: A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.
- Social Worker: A professional who helps people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives.
Education and Training
Therapeutic Support Staff typically have a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education, or a related field. They also undergo specific training in areas such as child development, behavior management, and mental health disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic support staff
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic support staff
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