School-Based Mental Health Technician

Effective School Solutions•Middlesex County, NJ, NJ

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Effective School Solutions (ESS) provides school-based mental health services to K–12 students across 12 states. The organization brings a continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation into public schools, delivering care typically found in private practice or higher levels of care. The Mental Health Technician provides behavioral health support to students in a school setting, partnering with ESS clinicians and school communities to help students succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. The role supports individualized care plans, therapeutic and classroom interventions, student progress monitoring, crisis response, documentation, and connections with families and community providers. The starting salary range is $60,000–$65,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in a school or clinical setting supporting student behavioral health.
Experience working with students, families, and community-based mental health or social service agencies.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse student populations.
Demonstrated commitment to improving access to behavioral health services in schools.

Nice To Haves

Training in CPI or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

Partner with ESS clinicians to support students’ mental health and overall well-being.
Monitor and track student progress and provide timely updates to the interdisciplinary team.
Assist with developing, implementing, and reinforcing individualized care plans.
Co-facilitate group interventions and student support sessions under clinician guidance.
Support therapeutic milieu management, including scheduling sessions, managing passes, lunch support, skill building, and escorting students.
Provide in-classroom support through observation and targeted interventions.
Collect and track student data and assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
Respond to crisis situations and coordinate with clinicians, school staff, and parents as directed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including data collection, observations, and scheduling.
Collaborate with families and external providers to strengthen student support systems.
Assist with case management tasks, including referrals and connecting families to community resources.