PER DIEM - Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions (ESS) is a leading provider of school-based mental health services, serving 6,000+ K-12 students across 12 states. We deliver the level of clinical care typically found in private practice, out-of-district placements, or higher levels of care directly within public schools - providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation. This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits.

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 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; Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program; Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners, providing expert guidance, ensuring alignment on student support strategies, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships; Facilitate weekly consultation sessions to ensure alignment on student goals and documentation standards; Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care, and provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices; 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; Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards; Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations

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; 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs; Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues; Experience working with schools, families, and community-based services; Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff; Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and advocating for best practices; Proven ability to positively influence, motivate, and elevate team members and stakeholders; Ability to make confident, sound decisions in ambiguous or evolving situations; 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 preferred

Benefits

School-day schedule; No weekends; Light summers; Small caseloads; Ongoing clinical support; Free CEUs; Competitive pay