[2026-2027] School-Based Mental Health Technician at Effective School Solutions

<p><strong>About the role:</strong> Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in Johnstown, PA. 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. The Mental Health Technician assists with classroom management and structuring when required. The starting salary for this position ranges between $50,000 - $55,000.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed.</li> <li>Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups.</li> <li>Understand and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.</li> <li>Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports.</li> <li>Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.</li> <li>Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries.</li> <li>Participate in all ESS team training and meetings.</li> <li>Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.</li> <li>Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.</li> <li>Two or more years of experience working in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care (crisis management experience strongly preferred).</li> <li>Effective problem-solving and communication skills.</li> <li>Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why join Effective School Solutions?</strong></p> <ul> <li>ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.</li> <li>ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.</li> <li>ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.</li> <li>ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.</li> <li>ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.</li> <li>ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>#HP</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>