[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician (Alameda County)

Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in the Oakland, CA area for the 2026-2027 school year. 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.

Responsibilities

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; Assist students with activities of daily school day; attends to student behavioral needs and provide assistance in de-escalation and crisis intervention, as needed; Work with other members of the ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team in leading/assisting student activities and groups; Support and follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules; Understand continuum of mental health services within the school environment and greater community supports; Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned; Develop strong working relationships with school/District leadership, teachers and paraprofessionals; Maintain confidentiality of student records and strong professional boundaries; Participate in all ESS team training and meetings; Document student observations, following prescribed procedures and standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; 2+ years of experience working in a mental health setting; Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents and continuum of care; Effective problem solving and communication skills; Experience working with students and families, as well as community health and social services agencies

Nice to have

Crisis management experience; Experience with children and adolescents ages 5-18

Benefits

Excellent career growth opportunities; Extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours; Work-life balance; Competitive compensation and benefits offerings; Clinician voice and perspective