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. This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. Per diem clinicians support ESS on an as-needed basis, including coverage for leave assignments (e.g., medical or maternity leave). You'll provide critical mental health support to students who may not otherwise have access to care—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive school-based mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy, intake, diagnostic, and clinical assessments; Partner with families and facilitate parent support programming; Conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention; Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans; Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program; Serve as primary clinical point of contact for school partners; Facilitate weekly consultation sessions; Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams; Provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices; Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation; Uphold professional standards by maintaining active licensure, ethical practice, reliability, and 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

Flexible level of commitment; School-day schedule; No weekends; Light summers; Small caseloads; Ongoing clinical support; Free CEUs; Competitive Pay