School-Based Mental Health Technician

Effective School Solutions; South River (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Technician in South River, NJ. The technician will provide in-classroom support and counseling, focusing on trauma-informed care. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in mental health services, particularly with youth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits offerings

Extensive time off aligned with school calendar

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance prioritization

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents.
• Deep understanding of behavioral interventions.
• Experience with crisis management and acute children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and in-classroom counseling.
• Assist with daily school activities and behavioral needs.
• Participate in training and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Effective problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Licensed Behavioral Therapist (preferred)

Job description

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About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to join our team in South River, NJ. The MHT is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions consistent with needs of the student in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
• Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.
• Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.
• Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
• Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.
• Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.
• Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
• Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
• Deep understanding of behavioral interventions and significant behavioral presentations.
• Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.
  
  

Why join Effective School Solutions?

• ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
• ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
• ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
• ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
• ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
  
  

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Health Care Provider

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  Education Management

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