[2026-2027] Licensed School-Based Mental Health 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. ESS is currently seeking a Lead Clinician/Social Worker to join our team. 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 by providing a full continuum of clinical programming, professional development, and district consultation.

Responsibilities

Leads weekly consultation sessions focused on student goals and documentation compliance with assigned clinician(s); Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability; Demonstrates competency in Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling; Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups; Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor; Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care; Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals; Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community; Provides coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues and protocols; Provides coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents; Participates in and at times leads team meetings including but not limited to Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings; Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record; Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board; Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor; Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS such as Supervision Groups and treatment planning; Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met; Participates in completing clinicians' performance evaluations; Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards; Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings

Requirements

Must have 3+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges; Must hold a full clinical license in social work (LMHC/LCSW), counseling, or marriage and family therapy (LMFT) in the state the services are being provided; Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues; Significant knowledge and experience in trauma-attuned modalities (TAM); Effective problem-solving and communication skills; Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies; Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer; Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation

Nice to have

Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts

Benefits

School-day schedule, no weekends or on-call requirements; Occasional evening hours as needed to support family engagement; Small caseloads; Ongoing supervision, clinical support, and free CEUs; Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits and year-round pay; Clinical leadership at the heart of the company