Student Wellness Technician — School-Based Support

Effective School Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing supervision and free CEUs

School-day schedule; no weekends

Job summary

Effective School Solutions in New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support students' behavioral health within public schools. You will partner with ESS clinicians to implement individualized care plans and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and community providers, crisis response, and in-classroom support, with avenues for supervision and CEUs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience supporting student behavioral health in school or clinical settings.
• CPI or crisis prevention training preferred.
• Experience collaborating with students, families, and community-based mental health agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to behavioral health services in schools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competency

Crisis prevention skills

Education

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

Job description

Effective School Solutions in New Jersey is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support students' behavioral health within public schools. You will partner with ESS clinicians to implement individualized care plans and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and community providers, crisis response, and in-classroom support, with avenues for supervision and CEUs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.