Effective School Solutions · 18 hours ago
School-Based Mental Health Technician (Leave Replacement)
Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Leave Replacement Mental Health Technician to join our team in one of our Middlesex County school district's. The Mental Health Technician is responsible for direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management and de-escalation, and data collection and observation.
Education Management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18
Effective problem-solving and communication skills
Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies
Preferred
Licensed Behavioral Therapist
Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred)
Benefits
Excellent career growth opportunities
Extensive time off tied to the school calendar
Limited summer hours
Competitive compensation and benefits offerings
Clinician voice and perspective
Company
Effective School Solutions
Effective School Solutions partners with schools and districts to transform how mental healthcare is delivered in K–12 education.