School-Based Mental Health Technician; K-5

School-Based Mental Health Technician (K-5)

Orange, NJ

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

• Location:
  
  Orange School District
• Acute specialized school setting, grades K-5

About Effective School Solutions

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states.

We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll provide critical behavioral health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.

At ESS, Mental Health Technicians and Clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with ESS clinicians to support students' mental health andoverallwell-being
• Monitor and track student progress, providingtimelyupdates to the interdisciplinary team
• Assistin the development,implementation and reinforcement of the individualized care plans
• Co-facilitate group interventions andstudentsupport sessions under clinician guidance
• Support therapeutic milieu management(e.g.,scheduling sessions, managing passes,lunch support,skill building, escorting students)
• Providein-classroom support throughobservationand targeted interventions
• Collect and track student data;assistindeveloping
  
  Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Respond tocrisis situations effectively, coordinating with clinicians, school staff, and parents as directed
• Collaborate with family andexternalproviderstostrengthen studentsupportsystems
• Assistwithcase management tasks,including referrals and connecting families to community resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Minimum of2 years of relevant experience in a school or clinical setting supportingstudentbehavioralhealth
• Experience working with students,families,and community-based mental healthorsocial 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
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse student populations
• Demonstrated commitment to improvingaccessto behavioral health services inschools

Why Staff Choose ESS

• 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 weekswith 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

Make a meaningful impacton student mental health.
Join Effective School Solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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