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School-Based Mental Health Technician (K-5)

Effective School Solutions
Location
Orange, NJ
Posted
23 days ago
Department
New Jersey
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
What the job really is

As a School-Based Mental Health Technician, you will provide essential behavioral health support to K-5 students, working closely with clinicians to monitor student progress and assist in developing individualized care plans. Your role includes co-facilitating group interventions, managing therapeutic environments, and collaborating with families and external providers to enhance student support systems.

Benefits
  • School-day schedule — No weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement
  • Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay
  • Small caseloads
  • Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs
  • Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
  • Clinical leadership at the heart of our company – guided by a CEO with a clinical background
Things to weigh
  • Starting salary of $55,000 may not be competitive depending on local market conditions
  • Role involves managing crisis situations, which may be stressful
  • Position requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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