Licensed School-Based Clinician (Lead)

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K–12 students across 12 states. You’ll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care by helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, school-based mental health services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; Partner with families to deliver student care and facilitate parent support programming; Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention, ensuring student safety and coordinating referrals to appropriate levels of care when needed; Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic success; Collaborate closely with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and student-centered care; Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development; Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards; Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and a strong professional presence

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field; Active clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT) in the state where services are provided; 2+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs; Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services; Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; Proficient in clinical documentation and use of electronic systems (e.g., EMR, Microsoft Office), with the ability to maintain accurate and timely records

Nice to have

School-based experience

Benefits

School-day schedule; No weekends or on-call requirements; Light summers — 10 hours/week for 5 weeks with full-time pay; Small caseloads; Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs; Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits