[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician (Alameda County)
$49,000–$56,000 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Promote trauma-attuned interventions and deliver direct client care including in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management, and de-escalation. Assist students with daily activities while managing behavioral needs and supporting classroom protocols. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to lead student activities and document observations following prescribed procedures. Maintain confidentiality of student records and participate in all team training and meetings. This role supports the mental health of youth within the Oakland, CA area for the 2026-2027 school year. Effective School Solutions prioritizes clinician work-life balance and offers competitive compensation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- 2+ years of experience working in a mental health setting
- Experience working with children and adolescents ages 5-18
- Experience and knowledge of mental illness treatment with highly acute children and adolescents
- Knowledge of continuum of care
- Experience with crisis management
- Effective problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Experience working with students and families
- Experience working with community health and social services agencies
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with highly acute children and adolescents
- Experience with continuum of care
- Crisis management experience
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