Licensed School-Based Clinical Program Supervisor

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—helping them succeed academically, build resilience, and thrive. At ESS, clinicians are trusted partners in shaping supportive school environments.

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; Oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the assigned school-based program; Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school partners; Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned clinician(s); Facilitate weekly consultation sessions; Collaborate with families, school staff, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated care; Provide consultation, coaching, and training on mental health and trauma-informed practices; Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation; Monitor program performance and ensure alignment with ESS clinical and operational standards; Support clinician performance through feedback, coaching, and evaluations; 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; 4+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs; 2+ years supervising staff in a clinical setting; 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

Clinical supervision certification; Experience providing training and coaching to educational professionals and parents/caregivers on student mental health issues; 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; Clinical leadership at the heart of the company