Job detail
[2026-2027] Mental Health Technician (Elementary School)
Effective School Solutions
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/22/2026
Location
Oakland, California
Salary
$45,000 - $55,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The mental health technician provides direct client care, including in-Classroom social-Emotional counseling, crisis management, and de-Escalation. They also assist with classroom management, data collection, and maintaining strong working relationships with school staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a mental health setting with children and adolescents is required.
bachelor degreeConfidentialityDe-escalationCommunication skillsBehavioral supportProblem solvingData collectionCrisis managementClassroom managementMulti-disciplinary collaborationStudent observationSocial-emotional counselingTrauma-attuned interventions
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Work-life balance
- Extensive time off