Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Lead)

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services for K–12 students. Serving over 6,000 students across 12 states, ESS brings the level of clinical care typically found in private practice settings directly into public schools. We are looking for a passionate, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs within Public Schools.

Responsibilities

Provide group, individual, and family therapy for students; Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and academic stability; Engage families through programming and parent support groups; Coordinate care and referrals to appropriate services as needed; Collaborate with school and ESS teams to support student success

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges; Clinical license (LMHC or LCSW) in the state of NY; Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Nice to have

Experience working in or with school settings preferred

Benefits

Clinician Supervision; School-Day Schedule (no evenings or weekends); Light Summers (10hr/wk for 5 weeks); Competitive Pay and Benefits; Small Caseloads; A Collaborative Culture that values your growth and well-being; Ongoing, multi-layered support from Regional Directors, clinical supervisors, and your school team; Supervision hours toward licensure, along with robust training in evidence-based, school-focused interventions; A stable workload—no intensive travel or unpredictable hours typical of family-based services; Help address the youth mental health crisis in schools; Join a growing, innovative organization with career development opportunities; Enjoy school-calendar time off and flexible summer hours for work-life balance; A workplace that values clinician voices and feedback