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School-Based Mental Health Technician (Middle School)

Effective School Solutions
Location
Carteret, NJ
Posted
18 days ago
Department
New Jersey
Salary
$50,000 – $55,000
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 middle school students in the Carteret school district. Your daily responsibilities will include collaborating with clinicians, monitoring student progress, assisting in care plan development, co-facilitating group interventions, and managing therapeutic environments. You will also engage with families and external providers to enhance student support systems and respond to crisis situations as needed.

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 range is $50,000 – $55,000
  • Role involves working closely with clinicians, which may require adaptability to their guidance and methods
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