School-Based Mental Health Technician

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Location: NuView Academy, Piscataway, NJ (out-of-district school, Grades K–12)

Starting salary range: $60,000–$65,000

Transforming student mental health in schools

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 higher levels of care directly within schools by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

About the Role

This position is based at NuView Academy in Piscataway, NJ, an out-of-district school serving students in grades K–12. You’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting students with significant emotional and behavioral needs in a specialized school setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with ESS clinicians to support students’ mental health and overall well-being
• Monitor and track student progress, providing timely updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Assist in the development, implementation, and reinforcement of individualized care plans
• Co-facilitate group interventions and student support sessions under clinician guidance
• Support therapeutic milieu management (e.g., scheduling sessions, managing passes, lunch support, skill building, escorting students)
• Provide in-classroom support through observation and targeted interventions
• Collect and track student data; assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Respond to crisis situations effectively, coordinating with clinicians, school staff, and parents as directed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation (data collection, observations, scheduling, etc.)
• Collaborate with families and external providers to strengthen student support systems
• Assist with case management tasks, including referrals and connecting families to community resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field; or an Associate’s degree, with Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred
• 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
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse student populations
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to behavioral health services in schools

Why Staff Choose ESS

  School-day schedule — no weekends or on-call requirements; occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement

  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 impact on 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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