School-Based Mental Health Technician — Small Caseloads, Flexible Hours

Effective School Solutions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Technician to support students’ behavioral health within a high school setting in Newark, NJ. You will collaborate with ESS clinicians to implement individualized care plans and respond to student needs in real time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data collection, crisis response, and family engagement. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in schools or clinical settings are preferred, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with ESS clinicians to support students' mental health and overall well-being
• Monitor and track student progress, providing timely updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in the development, implementation and reinforcement of the individualized care plans
• Co-facilitate group interventions and student support sessions under clinician guidance
• Support therapeutic milieu management (e.g., scheduling sessions, managing passes, lunch support, skill building, escorting students)
• Provide in-classroom support through observation and targeted interventions
• Collect and track student data; assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Respond to crisis situations effectively, coordinating with clinicians, school staff, and parents as directed
• Collaborate with family and external providers to strengthen student support systems
• Assist with case management tasks, including referrals and connecting families to community resources

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Technician to support students’ behavioral health within a high school setting in Newark, NJ. You will collaborate with ESS clinicians to implement individualized care plans and respond to student needs in real time.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data collection, crisis response, and family engagement. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of experience in schools or clinical settings are preferred, with a