School-Based Mental Health Technician; Leave Replacement Middlesex County, NJ

Overview

School-Based Mental Health Technician (Leave Replacement) — Middlesex County, NJ

About the role:

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Leave Replacement Mental Health Technician to join our team in a Middlesex County school district. The Mental Health Technician provides direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation. The Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required.

• Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions aligned with student needs in a safe and ethical manner to support academic and mental health stability.
• Assist students with activities of the school day; respond to behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with ESS/classroom multidisciplinary team to lead or assist student activities and groups.
• Follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
• Understand the 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 uphold professional boundaries.
• Participate in ESS team trainings and meetings.
• Document student observations following prescribed procedures and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
• Experience and knowledge of mental health treatment for highly acute children and adolescents; 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.

• ESS focuses on addressing the mental health of youth, a major national challenge.
• ESS is a dynamic organization with a track record of innovation and growth.
• ESS provides strong career growth opportunities and supports work-life balance.
• ESS offers competitive compensation and benefits.
• ESS values clinician voice and provides multiple channels for feedback and input on company decisions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.