School-based Mental Health Technician

Effectiveschoolsolutions

Essex County, NJ, United States
Base: $50,000-$55,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Direct student mental health care
Crisis management and de-escalation
Behavioral data collection and observation
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-based Mental Health Technician to provide direct support for K-12 students' mental health needs. The position emphasizes a collaborative working environment and offers a structured school-day schedule without weekend or on-call hours

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on delivering meaningful clinical impact while protecting clinician well-being and work-life balance.
  • Employees enjoy a school-day schedule with no on-call hours or weekends and light summer commitments.
  • The position involves assisting clinicians with classroom management, crisis situations, and developing individualized care plans.

Matching Summary

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Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-based Mental Health Technician to provide direct support for K-12 students' mental health needs. The position emphasizes a collaborative working environment and offers a structured school-day schedule without weekend or on-call hours.

Salary

Base: $50,000-$55,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct student mental health care
  • Crisis management and de-escalation
  • Behavioral data collection and observation
  • Classroom support and management assistance
  • Collaboration with clinical team members

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Passion for fostering supportive environments
  • Experience with community resource linking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in school or clinical setting
  • Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques

Work Rights

Not specified

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